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BL54 BYY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,969 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,470 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,455 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,310 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,281 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,557 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,792 miles

rear tyres lightly cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,715 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 20,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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BL54 BYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL54 BYY, 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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BL54 BYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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