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DS05 DTN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,687 mi
Last recorded95,687 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 DTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,687 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire insecure to hub (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear feed from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps all do not immediately switch off (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear feed from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps all do not immediately switch off (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear localied corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker top mounting bush worn

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,676 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,055 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,055 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,149 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,585 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,585 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,054 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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DS05 DTN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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