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BV05 DCU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 104,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,803 miles

slight wear in o/s n/s tie rods

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,956 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 DCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

BV05 DCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BV05 DCU safe to buy?

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