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BT54 GJK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,296 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror smashed

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,296 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror smashed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,655 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,389 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,458 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F BOTH EDGES >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F EDGES >>> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high RESET (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour REPLACE N/S LAMP COMPLEAT (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working REPLACE BULB, MAKE GOOD CONNECTIONS (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F BOTH EDGES >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F EDGES >>> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,117 miles

BATTERY SUSPECT .... (WENT FLAT DURING LIGHT CHECK)

SUSPECT FRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 76,117 miles

BATTERY SUSPECT .... (WENT FLAT DURING LIGHT CHECK)

Direction indicator not working N/S/R (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

SUSPECT FRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,587 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,587 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,993 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,768 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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BT54 GJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BT54 GJK, 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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BT54 GJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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