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BK55 ZSJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,374 miles

reverse light inoperative

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

exhaust heat shielding loose

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shielding loose

reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,472 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,471 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,573 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 73,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 H (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,676 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play O/S/F steering rack /knuckle joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,681 miles

slight play in rack /knuckle joints //o/s n/s/f

Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in rack /knuckle joints //o/s n/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,389 miles

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

O/S/R Wheel binding slightly

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

Slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack/knuckle joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,116 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY //

Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY //

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,644 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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