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BL05 BWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,167 mi
Last recorded114,167 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,167 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,142 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,383 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,514 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 95,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind in near side rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,735 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,745 miles

NSR brake disc rusty

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 52,148 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,736 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT - REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

Both front upper strut top bearings appear worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,736 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT - REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

Both front upper strut top bearings appear worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,625 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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BL05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL05 BWJ, 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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BL05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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