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BV05 XJF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

timing belt history ?

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,761 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,461 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,851 miles

Nearside Front electric window inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,780 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front shocker top mounting in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,780 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside front shocker top mounting in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,221 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,414 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,854 miles

Both rear brakes starting to bind.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 27,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brakes starting to bind.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 22,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,120 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 16,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,704 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,692 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 XJF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 XJF registered?

BV05 XJF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 XJF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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