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BV55 VMF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,103 mi
Last recorded78,103 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VMF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning rough in opperation (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,670 miles

Both rear disc pitted and corroded

Front plate delaminated

Nsf disc scored

Osf and Osr tyres close to limmit

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Both rear disc pitted and corroded

Front plate delaminated

Nsf disc scored

Osf and Osr tyres close to limmit

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,745 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,714 miles

nearside steering rack arm

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,199 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 VMF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

BV55 VMF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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