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DV05 BWL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,185 mi
Last recorded152,185 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 152,185 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 152,181 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,479 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

ns washer jet has poor flow of water

nsr brake slight bind

osf nsf inner track rods have slight play

osf nsf tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,147 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod has small amount of play

front and rear brake discs worn thin

ns washer jet poor

nsr brake slight bind

osf out cv gator clip deteriated but still secure

Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,103 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 16 Feb 2015 128,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,789 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER TRACK ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,114 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 115,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 110,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,269 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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DV05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV05 BWL, 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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DV05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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