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BV05 CXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 CXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,548 miles

Rear AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play RACK ARM PLAY (2.2.B.1f)

Rear AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,525 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,128 miles

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

Slighht play in o/s/f tie rod

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slighht play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 16,999 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 16,999 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 CXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

BV05 CXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 CXJ shows 15 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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