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BP05 GYS

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 135,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount bearing worn/deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,806 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 105,319 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light turns on position light goes off (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, empty reservoir (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,806 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,249 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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BP05 GYS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP05 GYS, 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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BP05 GYS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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