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BL05 UFM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,021 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,949 miles

Nearside damage to door sill

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside damage to door sill

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,678 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

steering lock defective

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,675 miles

front brake discs corroded

high level stop lamp not working

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

steering lock not working

Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

high level stop lamp not working

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

steering lock not working

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,353 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,902 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,263 miles

Damage N/S/R sill

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 35,262 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage N/S/R sill

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,339 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,894 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 UFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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