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BL05 UJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,234 mi
Last recorded127,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,234 miles

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

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

Offside rear directional indicator slightly discoloured

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Slight corrosion to offside rear coil spring

Pass 16 Jul 2016 116,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 116,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,831 miles

ns and osf tyres worn @2mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 102,823 miles

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

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

ns and osf tyres worn @2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,426 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,225 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,967 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,939 miles

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

Suspect power steering leak on VT30 was clutch hydraulic part leaking and changed

front brake discs have deep wear ridge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs have deep wear ridge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,635 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre and wheel rim

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,770 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,765 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,079 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 UJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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