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BT05 UWF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,902 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 135,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front top shock mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner tie rod slightly play

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,003 miles

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

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 115,987 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2013 108,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 101,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,909 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,983 miles

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

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 UWF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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