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BP54 MDE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer rear tyre worn, tred getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,732 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer rear tyre worn, tred getting low

n/s front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, near cord's

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,256 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Slight free play in offside steering

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,758 miles

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

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

play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints

Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,331 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP54 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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