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BL05 PFD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,429 miles

Abs light flashed on but then when off

Crack in screen

Front pads look low on pad

Offside front and near side rear tyres low on tread

Slight play in the near side front wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,645 miles

Abs light came on but went off

Slight crack in screen

Pass 6 Oct 2018 101,961 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Play in both front wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,060 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,633 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,757 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,757 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 63,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 63,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,458 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,404 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear wheel slightly binding when spun by hand

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 PFD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PFD, 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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BL05 PFD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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