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BV05 NPU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 133,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2026 133,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2025 108,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 10 May 2025 108,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 May 2023 95,708 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant expansion bottle cracked

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2023 95,705 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant expansion bottle cracked

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,996 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,978 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,215 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 81,194 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,635 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,383 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perishing advise replacement 195/65/r15 91h

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,295 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

o/s/f seat belt is slow to retract possible replacement required before next mot test.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,207 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

damage to nearside front wheel inner rim edge,recommend attention

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,343 miles

rear brake pads appear worn to limit replacement is advised

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,940 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 NPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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