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EY55 BCU

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,276 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,276 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 17,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

obd light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,563 miles

obd light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 6,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 6,920 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 43,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
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EY55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY55 BCU, 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 EY55 BCU registered?

EY55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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