2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · FH05 DHP
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 82,293 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH05 DHP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2017
- 82,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH05 DHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (FH05 DHP) between June 2008 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
FH05 DHP Mileage History
- 23/06/200819,027 mi
- 23/06/200819,030 mi+3 mi
- 19/06/200926,511 mi+7,481 mi
- 30/04/201033,280 mi+6,769 mi
- 23/04/201139,833 mi+6,553 mi
- 23/04/201139,833 mi
- 07/04/201245,731 mi+5,898 mi
- 02/04/201352,263 mi+6,532 mi
- 02/04/201352,263 mi
- 26/04/201456,678 mi+4,415 mi
- 01/05/201456,736 mi+58 mi
- 05/05/201562,462 mi+5,726 mi
- 04/05/201673,672 mi+11,210 mi
- 04/01/201782,273 mi+8,601 mi
- 05/01/201782,293 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 7,411 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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