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CT55 BFP

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,508 mi
Last recorded148,508 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 148,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 140,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 134,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2014 128,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 119,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,434 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to shock absorbers

play in steering rack drumsticks

Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,541 miles

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

play in nearside and offside drumstick

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2010 52,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in nearside and offside drumstick

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,227 miles

discolouration to front and rear registration plates

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,921 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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CT55 BFP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CT55 BFP, 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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CT55 BFP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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