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DV05 BXG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid just working advise (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,234 miles

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

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

advise tyers low 4 rear pads

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,234 miles

advise tyers low 4 rear pads

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,839 miles

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

play in rack

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,839 miles

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

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

play in rack

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,380 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

near side mirror damaged

play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,540 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

damage to nearside mirror.

play in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,540 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

damage to nearside mirror.

play in offside steering rack arm.

rear brake discs worn/damaged/scored.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,839 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in off side steering rack arm

Pass 13 May 2008 29,704 miles

front pads/discs worn.

Fail 13 May 2008 29,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front pads/discs worn.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

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 BXG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXG, 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 DV05 BXG registered?

DV05 BXG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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