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BL05 UKG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,002 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lamps no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to fail Swivel housing bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 70,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded on the back of the discs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head light lense slightly misted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded b/s/o/v (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,647 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,882 miles

some play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,596 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,160 miles

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

Nearside Front main beam to low.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 52,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front main beam to low.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,278 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 50,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,888 miles

airbag w/lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2012 39,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag w/lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,935 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 UKG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

BL05 UKG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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