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YM05 BWE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,327 mi
Last recorded175,327 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 175,327 miles

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

Injector chuffing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 tyre has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both flexi's (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear seat base loose

Fail 6 Oct 2016 175,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Injector chuffing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 tyre has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder of tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both flexi's (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear seat base loose

Pass 6 Oct 2015 161,113 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 161,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 127,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 96,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,585 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,489 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 57,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YM05 BWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM05 BWE, 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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YM05 BWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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