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BT55 VDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,116 mi
Last recorded140,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,116 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 126,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,421 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 110,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Play in front inner track rods

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 89,833 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,837 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,134 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 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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