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BT05 YRF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,983 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,980 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near Seat Belt and Driver Car Seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both side Rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both side Rusty

Steering noise

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,234 miles

slight play in both steering rack axial joints

Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in both steering rack axial joints

both inner braking surfaces of rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,716 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,758 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,694 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,358 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,946 miles

rear brake discs pitted

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,946 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,222 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,222 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

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 YRF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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