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DE05 UCD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UCD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front and nearside front outer tyre walls

offside side repeater loose

steering lock does not engage

Fail 4 Jul 2015 65,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front and nearside front outer tyre walls

offside side repeater loose

steering lock does not engage

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,993 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in nearside mirror glass

front brake pads low

fuel flap damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

noise from steering wheel when turned

some wear front brake discs

Fail 23 Aug 2014 58,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in nearside mirror glass

front brake pads low

fuel flap damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

noise from steering wheel when turned

some wear front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,256 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,713 miles

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

nearside steering arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2012 49,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside steering arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,520 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 43,519 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,487 miles

Both rear wheels binding slighty

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Jun 2009 39,487 miles

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

Both rear wheels binding slighty

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,504 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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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DE05 UCD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE05 UCD, 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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DE05 UCD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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