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BV05 CZD

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 CZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,196 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play inn/s rack and excess play in o/s inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat not tilting in operation.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering arm/knocking noise hard. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat not tilting in operation.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 71,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 71,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward to access to rear seats

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,542 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward to access to rear seats

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,867 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light intermitant fault

centre rear brake light not working

steering lock intermitant fault

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light indicates fault

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,756 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r rear sill damaged

rear brake light in wind screen not working

Fail 23 Mar 2012 39,756 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r rear sill damaged

rear brake light in wind screen not working

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,980 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 CZD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CZD, 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 CZD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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