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BK55 YVU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,747 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,747 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Track rod(Drum Stick) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (Marked Yellow) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,880 miles

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

Slight play on both front inner rack joints

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 5 Oct 2015 32,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight play on both front inner rack joints

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,386 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,560 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 23,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,132 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 YVU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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