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BV05 UCC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,315 mi
Last recorded127,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 127,315 miles

Both headlamp reduced light output

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 123,360 miles

Both Front headlamp have reduced light output

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft bearing has excessive grease on it

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 120,141 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 120,141 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 225/40/18 --- O/S/F 235/40/18 Rears are 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,880 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,498 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,833 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on extreme inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on extreme inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,158 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 UCC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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