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BN05 XAJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall also tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S FRONT door mirror o.k at time of test.

Pass 8 May 2019 64,145 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 64,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bad earth? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,460 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES OK AT TEST

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK END

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO WHEEL ARCH AND BUMPER

Fail 2 May 2018 63,455 miles

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

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES OK AT TEST

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK END

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO WHEEL ARCH AND BUMPER

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,827 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,829 miles

n/s steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,138 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,492 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 49,951 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stop lamp not working.

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,058 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,348 miles

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

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 XAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XAJ, 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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BN05 XAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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