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BT05 UYJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,755 miles

Advise near side inner steering rack joint has slight play !

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,755 miles

Advise near side inner steering rack joint has slight play !

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,543 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 25 Aug 2012 63,172 miles

offside top engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,170 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

offside top engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,058 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,963 miles

Nearside & Offside rear brake binding but not bad enough to read on brake test.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside & Offside rear brake binding but not bad enough to read on brake test.

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

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

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 UYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

BT05 UYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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