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BT55 MKP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 125,308 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 125,308 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,482 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,099 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 104,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,835 miles

both side rack ends slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,739 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both side rack ends slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,236 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,113 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,113 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,179 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 58,179 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,742 miles

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

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

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

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 MKP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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