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BV05 DDK

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,794 mi
Last recorded137,794 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 123,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 113,132 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 113,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 109,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,474 miles

Both front upper top mounts are noisy

Injector warning light on

Main beam switch worn

Near side front wheel has damage on inner

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm In places 205/50r17 93w (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front upper top mounts are noisy

Injector warning light on

Main beam switch worn

Near side front wheel has damage on inner

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,778 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have roughtness present

Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have roughtness present

Fail 13 May 2014 91,777 miles

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

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

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

slight roughness in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 May 2014 91,777 miles

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

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

slight roughness in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 10 May 2013 87,476 miles

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

roughtness in both front top mount suspension units

Fail 26 Apr 2013 87,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

roughtness in both front top mount suspension units

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,358 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,801 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,790 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 DDK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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