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BT55 LOF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,187 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,771 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 71,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,492 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 60,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,080 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly incorrect image

Slight tear on offside wiper blade

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,850 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,051 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,097 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 LOF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LOF, 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 BT55 LOF registered?

BT55 LOF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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