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BF05 ACY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,693 miles

near side and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,133 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 52,063 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,161 miles

Centre Front front bumper insecure

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective airbag warning light on (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 42,552 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,639 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Airbag light illuminated.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,730 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,730 miles

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

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

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 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

BF05 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BF05 ACY safe to buy?

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