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BL05 UJW

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,527 mi
Last recorded106,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,262 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,919 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,027 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

n/s o/s rear tyres start to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s rear tyres start to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,484 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front slight play in the stearing rack

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,101 miles

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

n /s o/s front stearing rack slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,161 miles

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

under carrage cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,161 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

under carrage cover fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes just starting to bind

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,660 miles

slight play in rack end nearside

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel incorrect size and tyre

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 UJW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

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

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