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BT05 OMU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,134 miles

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

offside front cv gaitor slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,134 miles

offside front cv gaitor slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 102,614 miles

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

offside tyre on the legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,227 miles

nearside front outer cv gator in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,227 miles

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

nearside front outer cv gator in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,629 miles

sslight weep on the nearside front cv gator

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,029 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,877 miles

sticker to offside of windscreen encroaching swept area,not obscuring drivers view

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 OMU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

BT05 OMU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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