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BV05 XHB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,289 miles

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

battery secured with cable ties

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

o/s/r quarter panel slight damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust mount damaged

rear pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,186 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,117 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,469 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,610 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,757 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 XHB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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