CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN55 MLO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,090 mi
Last recorded49,090 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,090 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe at rear is starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is perishing, close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 49,078 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Does not release under load. (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release No receiver available to secure belt into. (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe at rear is starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is perishing, close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

N/s rear disc is corroded.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,311 miles

centre seat belt missing

slight play both inner track rod ends

Rear brake discs worn

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 41,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre seat belt missing

slight play both inner track rod ends

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,148 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.

Rear brake discs are working.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear brake.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Steering lock not working correctly, but immobiliser fitted & working.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 37,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear brake discs are working.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear brake.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Steering lock not working correctly, but immobiliser fitted & working.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,146 miles

Centre rear seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,139 miles

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

Centre rear seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,851 miles

Air bag light is on.

Centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged & only just acceptable for the mot.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,851 miles

Air bag light is on.

Centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged & only just acceptable for the mot.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,782 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 17,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light is on.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,588 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 9,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN55 MLO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN55 MLO, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 MLO?

You can check the full history of BN55 MLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN55 MLO registered?

BN55 MLO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MLO shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 MLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN55 MLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.