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DE55 MFV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,756 mi
Last recorded79,756 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Rear Both shockers corroded

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Rear Both shockers corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,109 miles

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

service light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner ball end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

service light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,182 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (advise replacement) (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (advise replacement) (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,310 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside tyre is slightly perished and cracked

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside tyre is slightly perished and cracked

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,660 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,673 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,673 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,946 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,076 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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DE55 MFV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE55 MFV, 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 DE55 MFV registered?

DE55 MFV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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