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BK05 EVT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,156 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,437 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

advise damage to nearside outer sill

advise pin hole in nearside outer cv boot.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,840 miles

advise damage to the nearside outer sill

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise damage to the nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,630 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,990 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,526 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,071 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre has side wall damage [outer]

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking in centre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,071 miles

n/side front tyre has side wall damage [outer]

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking in centre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,284 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 EVT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

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

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