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BL05 UJS

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted could not test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 114,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,070 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is low (1.9mm approx)

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,411 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,411 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 66,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,552 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 UJS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UJS, 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 UJS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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