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BL05 EWG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,537 mi
Last recorded83,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower ball joint welded to suspension arm

Offside Nearside rear axle bushes worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer wall

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired

Offside Front Outer balljoint has been welded into the suspension arm

both rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer wall

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired

Offside Front Outer balljoint has been welded into the suspension arm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear sill has been repaired

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear sill has been repaired

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,710 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,457 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,151 miles

rear b/disc's wearing thin

Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear b/disc's wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,479 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2mm

SUSPECTED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ON BOTH SIDES

Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,479 miles

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

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2mm

SUSPECTED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ON BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,303 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 EWG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EWG, 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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What year was BL05 EWG registered?

BL05 EWG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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