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BK05 DVC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,999 mi
Last recorded81,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,999 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,178 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,751 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,738 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,739 miles

rear brake discs scored and thinning

Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs scored and thinning

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,756 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BK05 DVC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK05 DVC, 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 BK05 DVC registered?

BK05 DVC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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