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DA05 WHC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,769 mi
Last recorded156,769 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 156,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 156,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 136,972 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,707 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,754 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorating slight on outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,754 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorating slight on outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,993 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm and slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm and slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

O/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,993 miles

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

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm and slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm and slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

O/S/R outer brake pad worn low.

O/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall.

Rear brake discs worn low.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,144 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,144 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,068 miles

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

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

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 WHC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA05 WHC, 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 WHC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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