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DE05 WGW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,852 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,566 miles

Both front steering arms have a slight play

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

Items removed prior test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perished on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

N/F lower ball joint poorly fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 66,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm inner fixing (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm inner fixing (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 59,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,296 miles

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

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

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

centre mirror insecure---air bag and service lights on

n/s/f rackend worn slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f rackend worn slightly

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

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

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

centre mirror insecure---air bag and service lights on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,733 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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DE05 WGW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE05 WGW, 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 DE05 WGW registered?

DE05 WGW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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