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BV05 TYY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,443 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 117,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,955 miles

Nearside steering arm has been replaced but still has slight play detected

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,948 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,272 miles

Front brake pads low

NSF shock top noisey

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake pads low

NSF shock top noisey

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,175 miles

Both front tyre side walls cracking / wearing on edges

Child seat fitted to NS Front seat

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyre side walls cracking / wearing on edges

Child seat fitted to NS Front seat

Slight play in NS steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,928 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 6 Apr 2013 58,578 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some stone cut damage to rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2011 43,531 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Very slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Very slight bind on offside rear brakes

Fail 21 May 2010 40,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 37,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 26,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 26,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight freeplay ball ends in rack

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 TYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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