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BN05 DEU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,529 mi
Last recorded196,529 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 196,529 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

n/s/f lower arm front bush worn and allowing movement

rear brake performance low

Fail 13 Feb 2021 196,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

n/s/f lower arm front bush worn and allowing movement

rear brake performance low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 186,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 177,875 miles

handbrake performance low on n/s/r

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 27 Jan 2018 167,828 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 26 Jan 2018 167,826 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 157,163 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 157,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 132,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

securing mount for offside front abs sensor missing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free play in both inner track rods

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,382 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,235 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,263 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,767 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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BN05 DEU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 DEU, 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 BN05 DEU registered?

BN05 DEU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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