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BN05 XBS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,108 mi
Last recorded95,108 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XBS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,108 miles

Front & rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has small crack not in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,271 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,549 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear brake caliper / park brake lever not fully returning

Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split bad (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre worn bad (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake caliper / park brake lever not fully returning

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,951 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,321 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,454 miles

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

engine under cover insecure

off side rear brake grabing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,226 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside centre and rear sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers starting to split

n/s sill accident damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,940 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)

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 XBS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

BN05 XBS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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