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BT05 SLU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 67,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,620 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated locking button faulty. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated locking button faulty. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on limit on outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on limit on outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,992 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 37,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,656 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,656 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,407 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cut to outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,986 miles

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer wall

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 SLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

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

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