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BT05 SMV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,076 mi
Last recorded220,076 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 220,076 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 220,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 215,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure monitor came on and wsent off during test (may req attn)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 213,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tps fault

Pass 7 Jul 2011 199,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 199,053 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Jun 2010 181,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 157,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,771 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)

slight play in rack ends

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 SMV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT05 SMV, 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 BT05 SMV registered?

BT05 SMV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 SMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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