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BV05 XGS

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XGS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat

front brake discs inner faces poor

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat

front brake discs inner faces poor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,810 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,801 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 68,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2011 49,085 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

Both rear brake discs pitted round edges of inner face

Front brake discs worn

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)

slight leak of grease from nearside front outer driveshaft boot

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,879 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,879 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,061 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 XGS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

BV05 XGS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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