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BP05 YJW

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,653 mi
Last recorded120,653 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 120,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper - flexi incorporated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear - rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust hanging rubbers weak

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emmisions to clean for reading

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,588 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,656 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2015 88,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,691 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2012 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,550 miles

advise slight play nsf rack arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,444 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 11,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,943 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 YJW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP05 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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