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BK05 DVL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,065 mi
Last recorded154,065 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 154,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 154,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas /locations (3.6.B.4e)

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

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas /locations (3.6.B.4e)

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

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 135,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,017 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,813 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,813 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,461 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,319 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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BK05 DVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK05 DVL, 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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BK05 DVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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