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BV05 EHL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 142,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 130,601 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,972 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 114,972 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 EHL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

BV05 EHL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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