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BT05 UKY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,695 mi
Last recorded76,695 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 73,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,641 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking badly, advise replace

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,563 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished and cracking badly, advise replace

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,087 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,136 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,809 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,233 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 UKY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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