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BK05 EVF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,662 mi
Last recorded106,662 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside fronts ()

oil on engine and engine components unable to fully inspect!

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,790 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,601 miles

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

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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,928 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,736 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,420 miles

service light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,420 miles

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)

service light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

service light on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 16,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,067 miles

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

front pads worn low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,397 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2008 24,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r 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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BK05 EVF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

BK05 EVF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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