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BT54 VPO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,870 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,358 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,719 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 50,601 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,044 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,400 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 VPO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

BT54 VPO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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