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BV05 DZG

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,744 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,480 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 92,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,477 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,175 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,175 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lightbremains on after start up

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,426 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,384 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 DZG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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