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BN05 WWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,634 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,760 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,099 miles

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted underside of engine restricting inspections of testable items

oil on underside of vechicle body

Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,288 miles

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

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 6 Jun 2009 65,114 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,052 miles

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items.

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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BN05 WWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN05 WWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 WWJ registered?

BN05 WWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is BN05 WWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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