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BN05 VJK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,729 mi
Last recorded47,729 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside Track Control Arm

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside Track Control Arm

Pass 1 May 2013 41,999 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 41,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,067 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,588 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f disc corroded

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

o/s track rod end boot split

radiator support bent

Fail 16 Apr 2011 21,440 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front discs corroded

front subframe bent

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,367 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED RADIATOR SUPPORT MEMBER BENT

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,320 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S RACK

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,369 miles

Battery insecure

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 VJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

BN05 VJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VJK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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