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BT55 WWV

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,619 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,619 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 68,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,792 miles

BATTERY TERMINALS CORRODED

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SURFACE CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL STEEL / OTHERS ALLOY / TYRES ALL SAME SIZE 205 / 55 / 16 N/S/F H RATED / OTHERS W RATED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED / SMALL HOLE IN REVERSE LIGHT SECTION OF LENS / ADVISE TO REPLACE AS TO STOP WATER INGRESS

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END BALL JOINT (DRUM STICK)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE W/BLADE 24"

BATTERY TERMINALS CORRODED

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SURFACE CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL STEEL / OTHERS ALLOY / TYRES ALL SAME SIZE 205 / 55 / 16 N/S/F H RATED / OTHERS W RATED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED / SMALL HOLE IN REVERSE LIGHT SECTION OF LENS / ADVISE TO REPLACE AS TO STOP WATER INGRESS

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END BALL JOINT (DRUM STICK)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,825 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,260 miles

N/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit (1.6mm)

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Fail 8 Nov 2011 60,260 miles

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

N/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit (1.6mm)

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,833 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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 WWV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

BT55 WWV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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