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DN05 FJO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 76,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 72,380 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stuff hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,434 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,434 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,977 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,022 miles

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs getting in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,255 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on both edges & small cut in outer sidewall

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,802 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,802 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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,257 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,257 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,260 miles

play in n/s steering rack tie rod knuckle joint and 0n maximum wear limit

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,623 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,380 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,448 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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DN05 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN05 FJO, 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 DN05 FJO registered?

DN05 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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