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DF05 MWY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,386 mi
Last recorded140,386 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 MWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 140,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 118,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 118,234 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 110,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,449 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,489 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 74,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 61,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD/STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD/STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 54,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,890 miles

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

lumpy base idle/ service due light on

Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

lumpy base idle/ service due light on

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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DF05 MWY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DF05 MWY, 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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DF05 MWY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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