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BK55 URO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 URO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,756 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots been repaired

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

gearbox mount worn

n/s steering rack boot been repaired

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust box held up with wire

Fail 2 Apr 2016 114,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Steering system excessively rough bad noise on lock to lock needs to be looked into as plastic covers are fitted underneath and steering rack area is not visible (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

engine and gearbox mounts worn

Pass 3 Jan 2015 104,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,015 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,925 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,392 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BK55 URO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK55 URO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK55 URO registered?

BK55 URO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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