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BL54 TCY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,845 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 118,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,076 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,766 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 91,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake lever trim broken.

Moderate play in N/S co-axial joint

O/S/F seat won't tilt and slide.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 63,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake lever trim broken.

Moderate play in N/S co-axial joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F seat won't tilt and slide.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,474 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,474 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,719 miles

air bag light on

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 TCY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BL54 TCY, 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 BL54 TCY registered?

BL54 TCY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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