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BV05 TZT

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,360 miles

rear brake discs corroding/pitting

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear brake discs corroding/pitting

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,426 miles

rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,426 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise centre exhaust hanger is perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,724 miles

Slight play in nearside lower hub swivel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,801 miles

Airbag warning light on

Both nearside and offside rear brake discs are in poor condition with surfaces corroded

Headlight washers not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitor showing fault

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,801 miles

Airbag warning light on

Both nearside and offside rear brake discs are in poor condition with surfaces corroded

Headlight washers not working

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitor showing fault

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,992 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs pitted slightly.2air bag light on.3 n/s mirror glass slight damage.

Pass 8 May 2009 42,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TZT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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