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BV05 CTX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 CTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel cap's fitted so wheel nut's not checked

Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,265 miles

rear brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside/nearside front tyres worn on edges

slight roughness in nearside front upper suspension leg support bearing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside/ nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

slight roughness in nearside front upper suspension leg support bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2012 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,476 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 32,090 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,368 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,377 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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BV05 CTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

BV05 CTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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