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BV05 ZZH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,552 mi
Last recorded119,552 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,981 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 91,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm bushs worn (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear road spring corroded / but not fully visble ./

rear axle brake pipe corroson

rear inner brake pads look low ./ not fully visble corroson on front and rear brake discs ./

rear seat base loose /

slight play in outer n/s track rod end

Fail 12 Dec 2015 71,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm bushs worn (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear road spring corroded / but not fully visble ./

rear axle brake pipe corroson

rear inner brake pads look low ./ not fully visble corroson on front and rear brake discs ./

rear seat base loose /

slight play in outer n/s track rod end

Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,337 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm bushs worn (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear road spring corroded / but not fully visble ./

both front tyres 1.6mm

n/s wiper

n/s/r tyre slightly deflated ./

rear axle brake pipe corroson

rear inner brake pads look low ./ not fully visble corroson on front and rear brake discs ./

rear seat base loose /

service light on ./

slight play in outer n/s track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,867 miles

drake discs corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2011 39,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drake discs corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,724 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,452 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 ZZH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

BV05 ZZH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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