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BL05 YBU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,789 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 88,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,872 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 72,872 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 66,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,896 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 28 May 2014 59,890 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2013 57,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 53,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

movement in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

something missing from air intake sytem

Fail 26 May 2012 53,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

movement in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

something missing from air intake sytem

Pass 14 May 2011 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

movemnt in nearside steering rack knuckle

Fail 14 May 2011 44,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

movemnt in nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 4 May 2010 32,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2009 18,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,025 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 YBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

BL05 YBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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