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BF05 AFV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,242 mi
Last recorded166,242 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 166,242 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 154,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 154,674 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,830 miles

Play in rack ends

Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,821 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Disc bent (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Play in rack ends

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 136,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,853 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,359 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,171 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,814 miles

Damage to sidewall on n/s rear tyre not exposing cords

N/s front under arch liner is broken

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

Outer fuel cap dust seal split

Rear numberplate coming away from car but still secure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,814 miles

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

Damage to sidewall on n/s rear tyre not exposing cords

N/s front under arch liner is broken

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

Outer fuel cap dust seal split

Rear numberplate coming away from car but still secure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AFV 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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

BF05 AFV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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