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BV05 DDO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,223 mi
Last recorded112,223 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,223 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,223 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,618 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,827 miles

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

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

play in offside tie rod ball joint replacement advised,as alignment will not be correct due to movement

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in offside tie rod ball joint replacement advised,as alignment will not be correct due to movement

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,492 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,526 miles

front pads close to limit

rear pads close to limit

steering clicks when turned lock to lock

Pass 29 May 2010 53,273 miles

Advise drivers door mirror glass broken but not affecting view to rear

Fail 29 May 2010 53,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise drivers door mirror glass broken but not affecting view to rear

Pass 8 May 2009 36,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,195 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 26,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,168 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 DDO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DDO, 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 DDO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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