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BT05 FLN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,950 miles

centre stop not working

front number plate cracked

nearside front ball joint has slight play

offside front track rod end has slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop not working

front number plate cracked

nearside front ball joint has slight play

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,298 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,298 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,357 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,175 miles

? knock front suspension/steering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing 205/55/16

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

? knock front suspension/steering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing 205/55/16

Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,437 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded inner faces

front tyres wearing low 205/55 zr16

nsf road wheel slight distortion inner face

nsf steering rack inner joint has play (tie Rod)

osf indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,437 miles

front discs worn and corroded inner faces

front tyres wearing low 205/55 zr16

nsf road wheel slight distortion inner face

nsf steering rack inner joint has play (tie Rod)

osf indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,271 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,361 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,585 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 43,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 28,186 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 FLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FLN, 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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What year was BT05 FLN registered?

BT05 FLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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