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DU05 BHF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,029 mi
Last recorded147,029 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 147,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front steering rack tie arm worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,399 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 142,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

low oil level

Pass 2 Feb 2017 138,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,140 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Slight All In Both Lower Arm Mount Bushes

Slight Play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 31 Jan 2015 113,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine Undertray Fitted

Slight All In Both Lower Arm Mount Bushes

Slight Play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,446 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Brake Discs Lipped And Pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,446 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Badly Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Brake Discs Lipped And Pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,426 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,426 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Prop Missing

Front Brake Discs BAdly Lipped

Horn Poor

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,575 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,081 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 BHF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU05 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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