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BN55 VBB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 82,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing Lights Not Working

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,950 miles

Nearside front sill damaged

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

Offside sill damaged

Reverse lights not working

Under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 75,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front sill damaged

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

Offside sill damaged

Reverse lights not working

Under vehicle cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,438 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

Reverse lights not working

Under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2020 69,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

Reverse lights not working

Under vehicle cover fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle cover fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reversing lamps not working

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,494 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,494 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 43,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 43,976 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge, plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks 2005

Pass 31 May 2016 34,307 miles

Nearside Front play to inner rack joint

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished to sidewalls

front brake pads getting low

Fail 31 May 2016 34,307 miles

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

Nearside Front play to inner rack joint

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished to sidewalls

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2015 28,847 miles

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

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

play on nearside front inner rack ball joint

Fail 20 May 2015 28,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

play on nearside front inner rack ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,906 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 19,512 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r wheel binding on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,715 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 VBB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VBB, 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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BN55 VBB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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