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BV05 TVP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 120,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front seat back cannot be folded to gain proper acces to rear

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and splitting

Offside Front seat back cannot be folded to gain proper access to rear

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and splitting

both rear brake discs thin

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 111,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,134 miles

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,930 miles

both rear brakes are binding

front brake pads are a poor fit

front wipers performance is poor

noise from steering rack and suspension top mounts

Fail 19 Apr 2014 82,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes are binding

front brake pads are a poor fit

front wipers performance is poor

noise from steering rack and suspension top mounts

splits around inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,769 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres badly worn on edges.

possible offside front top suspension bearing worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,780 miles

noise from offside rear brake.

slight play nearside section of steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,780 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

noise from offside rear brake.

slight play nearside section of steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,275 miles

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

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

noise from offside rear brake.

slight play both sides of steering rack.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,275 miles

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

noise from offside rear brake.

slight play both sides of steering rack.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,956 miles

both rear brake discs suffering from surface corrosion

slight play in o/s rack arm assy

Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs suffering from surface corrosion

slight play in o/s rack arm assy

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,989 miles

wear and corrosion on both front brake discs.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,989 miles

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

wear and corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,638 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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