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BF05 AEZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AEZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,540 miles

Inner steering rack has slight play.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,540 miles

Inner steering rack has slight play.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,613 miles

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,123 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pads not visualy checked poss low

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,900 miles

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,609 miles

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

nearside front steering rack slight play

offside front steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,609 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering rack slight play

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,937 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 30 Apr 2008 23,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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