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DS05 RFL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 80,165 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,851 miles

Keep eye on front tyre tread depths

Noise from inside steering rack

Play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,851 miles

Keep eye on front tyre tread depths

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Noise from inside steering rack

Play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,440 miles

o/s airbag disconfigured to remove airbag light @ customers request.

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,440 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,631 miles

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

brake pads required in approx 2000 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,251 miles

keep check on n/s rear tyre depths

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,764 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,405 miles

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

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 RFL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

DS05 RFL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is DS05 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 RFL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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