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BN05 VKA

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 116,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 116,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,801 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 114,801 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 112,940 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 106,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,711 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,196 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 89,126 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,674 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,909 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 25,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,891 miles

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

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 VKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

BN05 VKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VKA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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