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BK05 DXE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,315 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,314 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,787 miles

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

Offside front & rear tyre tread 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,035 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,945 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,034 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,816 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 43,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise offside rear sill damaged

Fail 5 May 2009 42,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise offside rear sill damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 27,805 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 DXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

BK05 DXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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