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BT05 CPN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,180 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,107 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic covers in engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic covers in engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened appears weak (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,321 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracking 2005

Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracking 2005

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,456 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 28,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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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BT05 CPN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT05 CPN, 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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BT05 CPN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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