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DN05 MKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,176 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,714 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,817 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 61,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,103 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,103 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,347 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 May 2009 22,594 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2009 22,594 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,419 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 MKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red 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 DN05 MKJ, 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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DN05 MKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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