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BK05 VBG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,870 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,127 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,042 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,755 miles

All brake pads getting low.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

All brake pads getting low.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,207 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,614 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,814 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 34,720 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VBG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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