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BT05 SFO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,938 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk does not work

Nearside front tyre tread getting low 195-65-15

Offside front tyre tread getting low and tyre perished and starting to crack 195-65-15

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,095 miles

Nearside rear seat belt stalk does not latch

Nearside rear tyre tread low and tyre has a nail in 195-65-15

Offside front tyre perished/cracked 195-65-15

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked 195-65-15

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,721 miles

both front tyres worn from edges

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,642 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 38,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SFO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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