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BT55 VCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,661 miles

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

engine MIL light on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,661 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine MIL light on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,582 miles

Surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,832 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

engine light on

noise heard from cv joint front

oil leak suspect from engine

Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,797 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

engine light on

noise heard from cv joint front

oil leak suspect from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,231 miles

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f tie rods

Fail 11 Dec 2014 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f tie rods

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 69,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,117 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 67,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,053 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,079 miles

both steering tie rod ends have slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,079 miles

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

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

both steering tie rod ends have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,339 miles

general oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,339 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,880 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 Front 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 13 Dec 2008 28,880 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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