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BT05 UXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,814 miles

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

Offside Front outer cv joint gator weeping slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 26 Aug 2009 38,934 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 UXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

BT05 UXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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