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BL05 YEF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 136,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM / BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE NEARLY SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM / BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE BADLY / 205/60HR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 136,486 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM / BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE NEARLY SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM / BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE BADLY / 205/60HR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

osf,nsf,nsr tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 133,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

osf,nsf,nsr tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,219 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of various items

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Osf and Nsf tyres cracking in tread

Osf shock absorber sits closer to top of wheel compaired with Nsf shock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ns and Os. Possibly in steering rack ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Possibly bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Osf and Nsf tyres cracking in tread

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of various items

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Osf shock absorber sits closer to top of wheel compaired with Nsf shock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ns and Os. Possibly in steering rack ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,646 miles

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

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

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

presenter adviced

Fail 25 Jan 2016 119,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Top mount bearings clicking

Fail 23 Jan 2015 108,941 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Top mount bearings clicking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in near side track rod inner ball joint

Near side track rod inner ball joint has a lot of play

Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in near side track rod inner ball joint

Near side track rod inner ball joint has a lot of play

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,563 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,284 miles

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

air bag light on dash

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,284 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

air bag light on dash

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,539 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 YEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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