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DE55 BFA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,042 miles

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

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

Front headrests not fitted

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

Nearside Front wing mirror is slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,233 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,597 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,800 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,830 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

cut in outer s/wall n/s/f tyre.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on outer edges.

o/s/r tyure 2mm.

rear b/discs st. to req. att.

rear b/pads low.

rear ind. starting toshow white light.

slight play both sides st. arms

Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

cut in outer s/wall n/s/f tyre.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on outer edges.

o/s/r tyure 2mm.

rear b/discs st. to req. att.

rear b/pads low.

rear ind. starting toshow white light.

slight play both sides st. arms

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,333 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

NOTED CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY ON NEARSIDE STEERING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY ON OFFSIDE STEERING

Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,049 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,049 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE55 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE55 BFA, 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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DE55 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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