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BT54 ZGN

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,610 mi
Last recorded128,610 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot detereated

Offside Front Outer cv boot detereated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 123,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,207 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,605 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 83,673 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 ZGN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

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

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