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DS05 KPL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,858 mi
Last recorded142,858 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 138,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,695 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,643 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,498 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,318 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,569 miles

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,584 miles

drivers wiper starting to split

exhaust emissins to low to get a reading

offside rear wheel tight to spin,not bhinding

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,566 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers wiper starting to split

exhaust emissins to low to get a reading

offside rear wheel tight to spin,not bhinding

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 KPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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