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BK55 UYC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Factory fit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Factory fit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 205/55/16 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shocker excessively corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Standard blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shocker excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 85/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,907 miles

both rear shockers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear shockers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,425 miles

Offside Front slight play steering rack arm

Offside Front strut top bearing deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front slight play steering rack arm

Offside Front strut top bearing deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,152 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

stonechip in zone b area of windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,574 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,690 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper blades split on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2011 66,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Windscreen wiper blades split on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,374 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 27 Jan 2010 57,374 miles

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

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 Feb 2009 47,868 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,866 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,459 miles

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 UYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UYC, 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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BK55 UYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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