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FH05 DHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,363 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,357 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,621 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,729 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2011 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 44,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,986 miles

Slight bind of 40 kg in nearside rear brake

Wear detected in offside track rod

Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres deteriorated 205/55R16

vehicle cuts out intermittently

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,986 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated 205/55R16

vehicle cuts out intermittently

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,026 miles

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

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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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FH05 DHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH05 DHJ, 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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FH05 DHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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