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DA05 BJJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,427 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower wishbone (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,592 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,473 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 45,473 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 33,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,645 miles

slight binding too offside rear brakes

Fail 29 May 2009 24,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight binding too offside rear brakes

Pass 23 May 2008 20,468 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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DA05 BJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA05 BJJ, 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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DA05 BJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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