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BU05 XZV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Apr 2016 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,749 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 55,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,995 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)

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

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

advise both front tie rod ends slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,995 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)

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

advise both front tie rod ends slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,419 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 20,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU05 XZV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU05 XZV, 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 BU05 XZV registered?

BU05 XZV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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