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BV05 EMJ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,099 mi
Last recorded171,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 171,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut upper bearing sticking

Offside Front Upper mapherson strut bearing sticking

Offside Rear fuel cap cover damaged & solanoid broken

Pass 7 Jan 2017 167,455 miles

Nearside Front steering ball pin play

Offside Front steering ball pin play

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 167,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering ball pin play

Offside Front steering ball pin play

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 150,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 139,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 139,429 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 106,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 75,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,589 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 EMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

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

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