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BV05 UCF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,680 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,680 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,120 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre is cracking on tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre is cracking on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,712 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,712 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 UCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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