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BT05 WPK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,623 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,138 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,134 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,433 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear.

slight play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,433 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear.

slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,796 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,382 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 46,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,039 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on indicating a fault

rear brake discs deeriated badly on inner contact faces

rear indicators faded ,offside/nearside

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,755 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,934 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,518 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 WPK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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