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BT55 PWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 PWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 123,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 123,146 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 114,541 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 114,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 105,937 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,246 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,466 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear discs corroded badly

Fail 1 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,753 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 PWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

BT55 PWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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