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DG05 UPJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,944 mi
Last recorded117,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,944 miles

Central Rear brake light disconnected

Nearside Front wing mirror and glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated both

coolant level low

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,553 miles

Central Rear High level brake light inop

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,553 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear High level brake light inop

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,053 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 102,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,564 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

upper engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,476 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

parking brake lever trim insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

parking brake lever trim insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 67,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,125 miles

front disc pads cannot be seen properly but suspect that they are wearing low

very slight wear on all brake discs

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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DG05 UPJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG05 UPJ, 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 DG05 UPJ registered?

DG05 UPJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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