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DA54 FHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 106,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 97,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mtg slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,941 miles

Offside Front wheel is steel

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel is steel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,868 miles

Centre caps fitted

Slight freeplay in nearside rack arm

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front, wheel trim fitted also

Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,868 miles

Centre caps fitted

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

Slight freeplay in nearside rack arm

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front, wheel trim fitted also

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,301 miles

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

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

Vehicle spare tyre fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,944 miles

both rear tyres wearing

both wipers split

centre caps

clutch rubber missing

lower covers

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing

both wipers split

centre caps

clutch rubber missing

lower covers

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,430 miles

wheel centre caps fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,430 miles

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

wheel centre caps fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2010 33,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front nearside door mirror broken

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,024 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front nearside door mirror broken

Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,892 miles

all tyres low tread

rear brake disc's corroded need replacing soon

Fail 11 Apr 2009 25,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres low tread

rear brake disc's corroded need replacing soon

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,712 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 14,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DA54 FHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DA54 FHJ, 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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DA54 FHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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