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BT55 LOH

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,375 mi
Last recorded121,375 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LOH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,375 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear shockers corroded

slight noise from nearside outer cv jopint

Fail 1 Mar 2022 121,375 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear shockers corroded

slight noise from nearside outer cv jopint

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 119,132 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2020 113,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2020 113,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,238 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,237 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,981 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges + slight play in tie rod ends

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,327 miles

both rear coil springs have corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offsie front seat belt has slight damage to webbing

play detected in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Feb 2016 78,303 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear coil springs have corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offsie front seat belt has slight damage to webbing

play detected in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 41,480 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 32,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 23,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LOH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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