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BV05 XFY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 85,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,597 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch slight damage

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

nsf shocker soft

spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf shocker soft

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,996 miles

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

eml light on

slight plays to both steering arms

spare tyre on nsf tyre in boot defective

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

eml light on

slight play to nsf lower arm ball joint

slight plays to both steering arms

spare tyre on nsf tyre in boot defective

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,959 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service interval warning lamp on

steel road wheel fitted to nearside front, others alloy

tyre on alloy wheel in spare wheel cavity is defective

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,739 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

BV05 XFY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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