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BT54 SGU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,653 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 49,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,678 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 42,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,855 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 SGU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SGU, 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 BT54 SGU registered?

BT54 SGU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is BT54 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 SGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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