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BW55 RHF

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,479 mi
Last recorded253,479 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 253,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 250,887 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlight convertor masks fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 250,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and inner shoulder worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlight convertor masks fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 247,415 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 247,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 233,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 233,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 217,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 199,085 miles

headlight deflectors fitted

rear seats not in use at time of test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre row ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2017 199,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre row ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlight deflectors fitted

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 179,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

child seats fitted to nearside and offside centre row not allowing seat belt inspections

headlight deflectors fitted

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 30 May 2015 159,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear seats not in use at time of test

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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BW55 RHF is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 41,489 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW55 RHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW55 RHF registered?

BW55 RHF is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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