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BF05 ACU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,744 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,701 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,955 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,955 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,847 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 ACU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACU, 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 ACU registered?

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

Is BF05 ACU safe to buy?

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