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BV05 DCY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,900 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle general

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,416 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 86,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,169 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,980 miles

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,679 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,326 miles

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

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,734 miles

slight play in both steering arms

very slight wear to rear discs/pad low

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,128 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,272 miles

Nearside Rack Arm Has Slight Wear In Joint

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,679 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 DCY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

BV05 DCY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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