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DU05 BHA

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,001 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 82,754 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,447 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 71,447 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,095 miles

Body corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Nearside inner rack joint has excessive play

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner rack joint has excessive play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,677 miles

Nearside inner rack joint has play

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside inner rack joint has play

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,855 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,310 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,914 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,780 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,886 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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DU05 BHA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 BHA, 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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DU05 BHA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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