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BV55 HWC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,355 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,990 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly cracked ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,562 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 77,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,365 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,409 miles

n/s and o/s front steering tie rods slight play.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,674 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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BV55 HWC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV55 HWC, 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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BV55 HWC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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