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BV05 UAF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,018 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,788 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust supported with wire

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,202 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,187 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,187 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,642 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre cut and glued

play in steering arms

Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre cut and glued

play in steering arms

Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,731 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,460 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 UAF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

BV05 UAF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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