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BV05 XMW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,436 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 87,338 miles

Emissions not tested Engine missfire and alternator pulley collapsing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,050 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Sensor insecure (3.4.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,261 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,261 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 XMW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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