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DS05 BJE

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,526 mi
Last recorded118,526 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 118,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,264 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end/ drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated broken (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,974 miles

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Front brake discs & pads worn

Roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 106,974 miles

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

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Front brake discs & pads worn

Roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,648 miles

Play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,097 miles

a/v n/s front outer steering rack worn

Pass 10 May 2014 91,113 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2014 91,113 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 88,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,839 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,748 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,748 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,887 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,727 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,259 miles

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

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

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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DS05 BJE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS05 BJE, 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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DS05 BJE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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