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BT05 SHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 112,552 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 106,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 106,057 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 77,434 miles

Both rear brake disc daces rusting

Front brake discs wearing low

Impact damage to o/side rear quater panel

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,635 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion & piting on all brake discs

tubo may have oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion & piting on all brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,426 miles

chip in windscreen

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 SHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

BT05 SHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BT05 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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