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DN05 XHU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,776 mi
Last recorded147,776 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 147,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 147,774 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rears, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel system leaking from engine, probably around the injectors. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure, and twisted round ABS wire. (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle appears to have a slight diesel leak from the engine.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle appears to have a slight diesel leak from the engine.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,916 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,285 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,707 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,002 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,136 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 XHU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

DN05 XHU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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