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DN05 USC

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 USC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,113 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 91,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,594 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2013 67,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,568 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

new brake pads have been fitted to second hand brake discs and may require attention soon

offside front top shock absorber bearing starting to seize

Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front top shocker bearing startinbg to seize

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,521 miles

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

both front shocker top bearings becoming stiff

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

splight brake bind on nearside rear

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,776 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads on limit

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,218 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 USC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

DN05 USC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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