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BT05 WLG

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front CV boot slightly insercure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,990 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded

nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,990 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)

front brake discs inner face corroded

nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2011 74,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,099 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 67,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,285 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 WLG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel 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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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