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BT55 BTO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,333 mi
Last recorded140,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 140,333 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

park brake efficiency's only just met advise repair/replacement

Fail 11 Jun 2026 140,333 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

park brake efficiency's only just met advise repair/replacement

Pass 6 Jun 2025 135,158 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear back box rubber hanger missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 121,191 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 121,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 113,910 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,909 miles

Exhaust system insecure both mounts failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaitor split aswell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective not engaging fully (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

car hard to start and cut out

ns parking brake slow to come on

osf outer door handle sticks

rear shockers rusty

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on rear shock absorber casing

Offside Rear Corrosion on rear shock absorber casing

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,348 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,692 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,489 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,488 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,525 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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BT55 BTO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 BTO, 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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BT55 BTO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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