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BN55 AKY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,577 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shockers corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 61,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shockers corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,712 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Rear Both rear shockers corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 49,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Rear Both rear shockers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 18 Nov 2014 22,478 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,007 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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BN55 AKY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN55 AKY, 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 BN55 AKY registered?

BN55 AKY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 AKY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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