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EY55 BPK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 68,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,617 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,143 miles

Rear shocks corroded on casing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 66,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear shocks corroded on casing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,979 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 64,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,817 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,983 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,606 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,355 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,353 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side mirror glass missing

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,757 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,757 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML LIGHT ON.

REAR DISCS BECOMING WORN.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,912 miles

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REAR BRAKES STARTING TO SLIGHTLY BIND

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REAR BRAKES STARTING TO SLIGHTLY BIND

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,544 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,434 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,594 miles

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

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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EY55 BPK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EY55 BPK, 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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EY55 BPK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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