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BT05 SVG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 160,093 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,172 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 154,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,081 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 149,081 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 140,396 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 124,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,132 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,132 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,058 miles

Air bag light on dash

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

Nearside front inner steering arm joint slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,674 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,496 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 34,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,119 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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BT05 SVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

BT05 SVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 SVG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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