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BT05 UYN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,388 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 57,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded line leading to offside rear marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 57,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded line leading to offside rear marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 54,685 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 51,856 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)

steering lock fails to engage

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,856 miles

steering lock fails to engage

Pass 8 May 2014 49,174 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

steering lock not working as intended.

Fail 1 May 2013 47,465 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

steering lock not working as intended.

Pass 18 May 2012 44,982 miles

Damage on o/s/r light lens

Fail 18 May 2012 44,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage on o/s/r light lens

Fail 11 May 2011 40,200 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 40,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,886 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 20 May 2010 36,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,221 miles

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 UYN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

BT05 UYN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 UYN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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