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BP54 CHX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 CHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 117,268 miles

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

Nearside Front heavily worn smooth at inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on both edges also cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi hose to caliper on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 3 May 2018 111,815 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 107,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 107,160 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 101,750 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2016 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2015 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 May 2015 96,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play os steering rack end

Fail 12 May 2014 90,470 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play os steering rack end

Pass 24 May 2013 84,366 miles

front discs very poor on inner surface

Fail 11 May 2013 84,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fr discs very poor on inner surface.

Pass 4 May 2012 76,115 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 76,115 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,732 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,459 miles

slight play offside steering rack joint

Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play offside steering rack joint

Pass 8 May 2008 33,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,886 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on both edges

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,431 miles

front brakes 80% worn

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edge

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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BP54 CHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP54 CHX, 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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BP54 CHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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