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DC05 BUF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod at knuckle joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,516 miles

Nearside Front power steering rack tie rod,has play in knuckle joint

Nearside Rear has small cut to outer side wall,but no cords or ply visible

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread patterns

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 57,527 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,059 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,749 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,122 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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DC05 BUF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DC05 BUF, 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 DC05 BUF registered?

DC05 BUF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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