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BT54 YYV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,407 mi
Last recorded114,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,407 miles

ABS + traction control light on the dash

Offside Front cv boot pin hole leaking

air bag light on the dash

underneath tray fitted + oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,407 miles

ABS + traction control light on the dash

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front cv boot pin hole leaking

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

air bag light on the dash

underneath tray fitted + oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,207 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate on the dash (5.4.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 101,207 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate on the dash (5.4.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,818 miles

Air freshners removed from mirror

Front and rear brake discs worn / corroded

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,817 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air freshners removed from mirror

Front and rear brake discs worn / corroded

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner track rod joints

Slight play in offside lower frip joint

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Jan 2014 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner track rod joints

Slight play in offside lower frip joint

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,378 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,948 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

hight sensing levers broken

slight play in both steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,219 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints. Rear suspension frame front bushes cracking slightly. Small stonechips in windscreen.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,218 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints. Rear suspension frame front bushes cracking slightly. Small stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,962 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack arms.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2007 31,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wear lips on front discs

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 YYV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

BT54 YYV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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