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BL05 EXF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,238 mi
Last recorded142,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 136,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 136,951 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted top mount bearing rough (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both rear no plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 128,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,819 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2013 107,814 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 107,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in both inner steering rack joints.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,592 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,481 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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BL05 EXF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 EXF, 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 BL05 EXF registered?

BL05 EXF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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