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BT05 TMO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 646,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,113 miles

Front Brake disks both inner corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 59,101 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disks both inner corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,596 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,579 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner face) (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,434 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,433 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,098 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 50,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,817 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 43,813 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,780 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2012 38,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,093 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,011 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TMO, 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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BT05 TMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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