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BL05 YFS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,566 mi
Last recorded102,566 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,541 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 92,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,521 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 65,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,772 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,769 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,931 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,725 miles

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)

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2011 47,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,382 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 YFS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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