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BF05 ABZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ABZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,452 miles

both front wing mirrors damaged

front pads wearing thin

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,711 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front wipers slightly worn

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,238 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 67,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,425 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,236 miles

parking brake lever release button worn

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,236 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake lever release button worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,604 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,602 miles

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 24 Feb 2010 34,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,223 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,304 miles

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 ABZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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