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BL05 UJO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,083 mi
Last recorded119,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 99,015 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 15 May 2020 99,014 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to n/s/r

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,932 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,843 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 79,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,707 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,707 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,821 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres 3.5mm

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,821 miles

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

both front tyres 3.5mm

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,978 miles

o/s/rearbrake slight binding

Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,643 miles

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

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 UJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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