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BT05 CUK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,865 mi
Last recorded133,865 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,865 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 133,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flixi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,691 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting wearing on rubber bush

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,993 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,311 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,401 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 30,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CUK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT05 CUK, 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 CUK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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