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BF05 ABX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ABX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 80,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,039 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,475 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,863 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,188 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,188 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,568 miles

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

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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BF05 ABX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF05 ABX, 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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What year was BF05 ABX registered?

BF05 ABX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 ABX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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