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BT05 WLH

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,954 mi
Last recorded140,954 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 140,954 miles

exhuast heat shield cover loose

Fail 10 Nov 2018 140,954 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhuast heat shield cover loose

Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre upper stop light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 124,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,284 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,396 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,520 miles

Battery insecure

possible turbo pipe leak from under bonnet area

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

possible turbo pipe leak from under bonnet area

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,979 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 64,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,498 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 46,497 miles

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

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 WLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

BT05 WLH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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