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DA05 UCL

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,772 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 106,672 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Centre exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,497 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 83,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,019 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,445 miles

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

air bag warning light on

service light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

air bag warning light on

service light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,731 miles

air bag light on

child seats fitted to both rear

some play in steering rack both sides

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit

child seat fitted to nsr seat

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted near side rear

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,070 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 UCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

DA05 UCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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