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BV05 XMA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 89,003 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal start switch wires broken

front inner brake pads low

Fail 8 May 2013 88,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal start switch wires broken

front inner brake pads low

no coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,847 miles

*** O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN ***

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,847 miles

*** O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play starting in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

play starting in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,748 miles

play at steering rack o/s (drum stick)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play at steering rack o/s (drum stick)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,977 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm 205/50/17 v

front brake discs heavilly lipped

rear brake discs lightly corroded

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 XMA 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 54.5%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

BV05 XMA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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