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BV05 EAA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,937 mi
Last recorded161,937 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2017 161,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,429 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 152,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,822 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 142,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,888 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake box insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake box insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front top bearing slightly grabing on lock to lock check

Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,632 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front top bearing slightly grabing on lock to lock check

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 93,226 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,537 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 71,796 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,796 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,416 miles

nail in n/s front tyre.

tyre pressure was low on o/s rear tyre.

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 EAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

BV05 EAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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