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DJ05 MEG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,265 mi
Last recorded81,265 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,265 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,800 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,800 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,430 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,004 miles

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

nsf steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,063 miles

play in nearside front steering rack

rear offside wheel binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2008 42,063 miles

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

play in nearside front steering rack

rear offside wheel 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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DJ05 MEG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DJ05 MEG, 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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DJ05 MEG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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