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BV05 CFL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 CFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,041 miles

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,725 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,960 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 35,120 miles

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

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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BV05 CFL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 CFL, 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 BV05 CFL registered?

BV05 CFL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 CFL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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