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BT05 FLB

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,198 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,159 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ROD PLAY ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ROD SLIGHT/PLAY

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,239 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ROD PLAY ON LIMIT

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ROD SLIGHT/PLAY

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,057 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre as damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,845 miles

air bag and 'check injection' warnings displayed

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,556 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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BT05 FLB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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