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BN05 YUG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,763 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 114,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,088 miles

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

front bumper insurcure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,088 miles

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

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

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

front bumper insurcure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,481 miles

Engine service lamp illuminated

Front numberplate cracked

Horn weak

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

Offside front bumper insecure

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 104,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine service lamp illuminated

Front numberplate cracked

Horn weak

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

Offside front bumper insecure

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,992 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note nearside and offside front inner steering rack ball joints play

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs badly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,697 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs badly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,129 miles

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

rear disc worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,763 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

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 YUG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YUG, 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 BN05 YUG registered?

BN05 YUG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is BN05 YUG safe to buy?

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