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BT55 VFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,360 mi
Last recorded134,360 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 134,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,752 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2023 119,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

different wheel fitted to nearside front but same size tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in inner rack joints both sides

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,976 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

offside front coil spring corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

play to both inner steering tie bars

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,269 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs pitted to inner edges

handbrake lever release sticking intermittently

offside front coil spring corroding

slight play to both inner steering tie arms

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,442 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front coil spring corroded

slight play both inner track rods

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

slight play both steering arms on rack

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,155 miles

Offside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Play.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Play.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear wiper no rubber

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,116 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,403 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 VFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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