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BT05 AOZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,785 mi
Last recorded120,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AOZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,407 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in two places (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,034 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack end

Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,023 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,384 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 74,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,493 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,429 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,136 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,827 miles

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

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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BT05 AOZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT05 AOZ, 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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BT05 AOZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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