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BV05 EAO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,460 mi
Last recorded180,460 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 180,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 180,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 154,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 4 May 2018 154,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2017 128,631 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 128,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 114,461 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 114,461 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both side caliper return spring missing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,237 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition and worn pads look low

Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,237 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition and worn pads look low

Pass 3 May 2014 95,311 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 95,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre old & perished

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)

Oil level Low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 90,317 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2013 90,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,790 miles

Slight noise in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,235 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,336 miles

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

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

near side rear brake slight bind

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 EAO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

BV05 EAO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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