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BT05 SSK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 228,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 197,634 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 197,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 170,490 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 24 Jun 2010 141,295 miles

front number plate stone chipped surface corrosion exhaust air bag warning light on slight play in steering rack n/s/f windsreen lined

Fail 24 Jun 2010 141,295 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,940 miles

slight binding to o/s rear brake

slight damage to windscreen by wiper blades

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,434 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 85,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SSK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

BT05 SSK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 SSK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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