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DN05 XRG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,897 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,195 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouded/image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,064 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,740 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouded lens but image still visible, recommend replacement before next mot (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle beam greased / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp lens fault (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle beam greased / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective mounting worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

surface corrosion to front / rear suspension units

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective mounting worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

surface corrosion to front / rear suspension units

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle beam near fixing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,597 miles

Slight Corrosion On OSF Brake Pipe Front Brake Discs Heavily "Lipped"

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,766 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,766 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,747 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,256 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,305 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 XRG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

DN05 XRG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DN05 XRG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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