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BV05 XFG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,419 miles

ECU light on.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

ECU light on.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 84,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,234 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,375 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,375 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,844 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,855 miles

traffic film on windscreen smearing screen in drivers vision

Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,855 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

traffic film on windscreen smearing screen in drivers vision

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,185 miles

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

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

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

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 XFG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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