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BN55 UGZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,793 miles

both rear inner brake discs have corrosion

both rear shock absorbers very corroded

both sides of rear parking brake only just met efficiency 17%

offside front tyre worn inner tread

Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear inner brake discs have corrosion

both rear shock absorbers very corroded

both sides of rear parking brake only just met efficiency 17%

offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30+ kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,771 miles

Nearside Front steering rod arm slight play in ball joint, Inner

Offside Front steering rod arm slight play in ball joint, Inner

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,219 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,744 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges,tracking may be out

there is a slight cut in the n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,293 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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 UGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGZ, 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 BN55 UGZ registered?

BN55 UGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BN55 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UGZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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