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BL05 BXC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,086 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,086 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,390 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,023 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,327 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,011 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 BXC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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