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BV05 CFM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,152 mi
Last recorded108,152 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 CFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,152 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mountings cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 108,132 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mountings cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,075 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,007 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre low [2mm]

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,007 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre low [2mm]

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,554 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

The Nearside front tyre has a bolt in the tread.Tyre size 205/55x16H.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV05 CFM, 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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BV05 CFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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