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DV05 BWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 79,032 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,605 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

check injection message on dash

coolant +5 to -15 added 0.75ltrs antifreeze

drivers window n/w

front disc' rusting inner faces

gear lever has incorrect lay out on

rear disc's rusting badly

Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

check injection message on dash

coolant +5 to -15 added 0.75ltrs antifreeze

drivers window n/w

front disc' rusting inner faces

gear lever has incorrect lay out on

rear disc's rusting badly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,623 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,648 miles

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

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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DV05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV05 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV05 BWJ?

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What year was DV05 BWJ registered?

DV05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DV05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 BWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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