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BL05 EVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 135,606 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring broken both sides front (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,798 miles

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

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)

free play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints borderline pass

passenger front seat not tipping forward to access rear

windscreen damaged n/s not in swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,191 miles

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

Play to offside front steering rack end

Wear to rear brake discs & pads

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,970 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

Play to steering rack ends

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,671 miles

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

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

all discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in nearside of rack (drumstick)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,482 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,953 miles

very slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,670 miles

n/s/f co-axial has slight free play.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,165 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 EVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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