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AD05 PHU

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged and side repeater

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged and side repeater

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear disc's corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear disc's corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,155 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,740 miles

Engine Management light on

N/S Sill damaged

N/S/R Tyre perished

Service warning light on

Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,739 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine Management light on

N/S Sill damaged

N/S/R Tyre perished

Service warning light on

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,878 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AD05 PHU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD05 PHU, 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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AD05 PHU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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