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BL54 HLO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,019 mi
Last recorded120,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,379 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 112,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,737 miles

n/s rear disc rusty/pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,726 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

n/s rear disc rusty/pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,093 miles

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT (225/40/18)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT (225/40/18)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,639 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,420 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,904 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,873 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 113,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil light illuminated

o/s of front bumper is not fully secure

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged

rear section of exhaust isnot fully secure on mountings

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

tyre pressure sensor fault illuminated on dash

Fail 16 Jan 2010 113,117 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/f door does not latch securely intermitantly

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,515 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing low

nsf tyre wearing bold

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2008 100,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,092 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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BL54 HLO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL54 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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