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BT05 SGX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,828 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,606 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 110,587 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged on inside

Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,968 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre sidewall has some slight damage

Fail 11 Jan 2013 102,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre sidewall has some slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre getting down

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,320 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 SGX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

BT05 SGX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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