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BK05 VBA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 105,301 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,640 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 103,640 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 101,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 101,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Hub upright assembly has relative movement at its lower attachment point (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Hub upright assembly has relative movement at its lower attachment point (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has become slightly out of shape in the inner section, need attention

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge (TOYO 225/40ZR18 Y

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge (TOYO 225/40ZR18 Y

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front road wheel is out of shape

rear brake discs are lipped

rear exhaust mountings are worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front wiper blade is starting to smear

Fail 30 Mar 2013 55,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor play in nearside front steering

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

Rear brake discs are worn thin

Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor play in nearside front steering

Rear brake discs are worn thin

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,829 miles

both front wheels are distorted

front brake pads are low

n/s/r tyre is worn close to limit

scuff on windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low on tread depth

scratching to front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,597 miles

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

both wiperblades split on ends

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,353 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 VBA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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