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BV55 HXP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,934 miles

both front flexi brake hose's showing signs of chafing not excessively damaged yet

clutch operation poor

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front flexi brake hose's showing signs of chafing not excessively damaged yet

clutch operation poor

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,264 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Slight wear in offside track rod end.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,550 miles

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,094 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 28,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,479 miles

advise service due to be carried out.

service light on.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise service due to be carried out.

service light on.

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 HXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HXP, 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 BV55 HXP registered?

BV55 HXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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