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BN05 OCR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,347 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front and offside front tie rod(s) has slight movement at fixing

Fail 21 Jul 2013 80,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front and offside front tie rod(s) has slight movement at fixing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,587 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on edges

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,587 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2mm on edges

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,631 miles

slight play in f/steering rack arms

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn at offside.

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 OCR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN05 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

BN05 OCR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is BN05 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OCR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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