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BT05 JXY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,742 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,689 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 70,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,147 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,343 miles

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear disc's inner surfaces pitted

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 6 May 2010 38,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,057 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,293 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 JXY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

BT05 JXY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BT05 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 JXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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