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BT55 SXZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,753 mi
Last recorded100,753 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 100,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BIND AT O/S/R

Pass 31 Aug 2020 99,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake fitting kit spring missing

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed/corrded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 99,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake fitting kit spring missing

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed/corrded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot/hand brake sligthy down on performace (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounting clip in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot/hand brake sligthy down on performace (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounting clip in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 May 2018 95,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe by fuel tank,corroded,moiunting clip

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 95,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strunt bearing slight rough

Offside Rear Brake pipe by fuel tank,corroded,moiunting clip

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 95,609 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,020 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

nearside steering rack arm has play in inner joint

offside steering rack arm has play in inner joint

Fail 28 Jun 2014 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

nearside steering rack arm has play in inner joint

offside steering rack arm has play in inner joint

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,758 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,148 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 SXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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