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DS05 DVW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,099 mi
Last recorded122,099 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,099 miles

Front Halogen headlight cleaning device not working

Front both front abs wires not clipped in place

Nearside Front Lower Stut hub lower bearing showing signs of wear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could also be steering rack bushings ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing Strut hub bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front not clearing screen very well

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could also be steering rack bushings ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed handbrake cable rubbing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper 3rd brake light out

centre exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Halogen headlight cleaning device not working

Front both front abs wires not clipped in place

Nearside Front Lower Stut hub lower bearing showing signs of wear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could also be steering rack bushings ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing Strut hub bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could also be steering rack bushings ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed handbrake cable rubbing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper 3rd brake light out

centre exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 116,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear road wheels have been repaired on inner bead

Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear road wheels have been repaired on inner bead

Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

offside and nearside front discs wearing thin

play in nearside and offside front steering rack ends

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,699 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 76,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,665 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 DVW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DVW, 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 DS05 DVW registered?

DS05 DVW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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