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BV05 WRT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,032 mi
Last recorded73,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 73,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter slightly insecure, not leaking grease

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,992 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,474 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,809 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,809 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,338 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 56,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,217 miles

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

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise slight play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint.

advise wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,465 miles

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

advise slight play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,465 miles

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

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

advise slight play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Mar 2008 22,842 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 WRT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

BV05 WRT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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