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BT05 SUU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,511 mi
Last recorded114,511 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,511 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 114,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,137 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,888 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 104,888 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 98,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,921 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 87,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 84,201 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)

Fail 27 May 2015 84,201 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 4 Jun 2014 79,888 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2012 60,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,967 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,967 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,839 miles

slight cut in sidewall nearside front tyre and also wear

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 SUU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

BT05 SUU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is BT05 SUU safe to buy?

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