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DV05 WAJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,134 mi
Last recorded126,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 126,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 126,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 119,410 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working N/S + O/S Not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,687 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 102,687 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release x2 (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 90,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,679 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 68,059 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 68,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,371 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,829 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

inner rear pads becoming worn

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

slight wear +light corrosion corrosion to rear brake discs

slight wear play o/s/f+n/s/f steering arms

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,790 miles

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,156 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,156 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

engine oil dirty!

front brake pads almost 1/2 worn

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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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DV05 WAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV05 WAJ, 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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DV05 WAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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