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DV05 BXF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,374 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank appears to be leaking by top seam

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handle broken but can be operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 103,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion tank appears to be leaking by top seam

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handle broken but can be operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 99,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 87,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 86,781 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,186 miles

Front Both headlamps glazed

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 86,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Front Both headlamps glazed

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,259 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 85,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,647 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak Major, from upper gearbox side

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak Major, from upper gearbox side

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Major, from upper gearbox side. Possible other areas also.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Major, from upper gearbox side. Possible other areas also.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,935 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,929 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,289 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,350 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,078 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,437 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,615 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 BXF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 DV05 BXF, 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 BXF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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