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DS05 OYF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine light showing fault

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in both steering side rods

Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in both steering side rods

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,862 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in both siderods

Tailgate struts weak

Very slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2010 75,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in both siderods

Tailgate struts weak

Very slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,201 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

ns and os steering rack inner side rod joints slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

ns and os steering rack inner side rod joints slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,551 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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 OYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

DS05 OYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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