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BX05 CLN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,173 mi
Last recorded154,173 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 154,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 154,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,969 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,030 miles

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)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage n/s front inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,746 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

slight damage n/s front inner wheel rim

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,994 miles

both rear tyres have slight cuts in tread, not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have slight cuts in tread, not deep enough to reach cords

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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BX05 CLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BX05 CLN, 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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BX05 CLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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