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BP05 GXB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 147,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 133,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 133,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has scuffing on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has scuffing on outer sidewall

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,285 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,285 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,866 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,866 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,229 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
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BP05 GXB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BP05 GXB, 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 BP05 GXB registered?

BP05 GXB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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