CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN05 VJO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,703 mi
Last recorded114,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 114,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 111,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 81,626 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 17 Apr 2015 74,723 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,590 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 33,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,595 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,051 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN05 VJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 VJO?

You can check the full history of BN05 VJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 VJO registered?

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

Is BN05 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VJO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 VJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN05 VJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.