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BN55 UHE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,318 mi
Last recorded107,318 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 107,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,835 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,835 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 8 Apr 2017 100,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 100,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,832 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 96,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,132 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 76,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,443 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,371 miles

rear discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,371 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)

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

rear discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,973 miles

Advise rear brake discs worn / corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,973 miles

Advise rear brake discs worn / corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,412 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 UHE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

BN55 UHE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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