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BV05 EBN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,602 mi
Last recorded116,602 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 116,602 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 116,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,475 miles

all 4 tyres wearing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,075 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 87,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,175 miles

nearside headlight pattern

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,287 miles

nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 40,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,235 miles

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

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 EBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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