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DA05 BHY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,419 mi
Last recorded93,419 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,419 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,176 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,176 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,702 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,741 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked & deformed

Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked & deformed

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,781 miles

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

handbrake lever damaged but does not affect operation

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,457 miles

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

hand brake lever damaged & just meets MOT standards advise replace ASAP

nearside & offside rear tyres deformed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake lever damaged & just meets MOT standards advise replace ASAP

nearside & offside rear tyres deformed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 36,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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DA05 BHY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA05 BHY, 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 DA05 BHY registered?

DA05 BHY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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