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BV05 UAZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,493 mi
Last recorded101,493 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 101,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level was low and coolant weak

engine management light iluminated

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

oil level was low

service light on display

Fail 13 May 2016 101,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level was low and coolant weak

engine management light iluminated

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

oil level was low

service light on display

Pass 15 May 2015 97,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,627 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)

rear brakes slight binding but not reading on roller brake tester

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,712 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,168 miles

All brake discs corroding.

Slight play detected trackrod inner ball joints, both sides.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All brake discs corroding.

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

Slight play detected trackrod inner ball joints, both sides.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,823 miles

accident damage to nearside rear wing

slight play at both inner track rods

Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

accident damage to nearside rear wing

slight play at both inner track rods

Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,738 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,586 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 UAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

BV05 UAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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