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DC05 BYO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,648 miles

dash board was partly masked at time of test

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm and in poor condition n/s rear is 2mm and in poor condition

there is a child seat fitted to the o/s rear so seat belt hasn't been checked fully

Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm and in poor condition n/s rear is 2mm and in poor condition

there is a child seat fitted to the o/s rear so seat belt hasn't been checked fully

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,086 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread & shards of metal in tread & slight rim damage

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread & 2 nails in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,085 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc lipped & corroded

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread & shards of metal in tread & slight rim damage

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread & 2 nails in tread

Pass 28 May 2014 44,348 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,703 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,096 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s front

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s front

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 27,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,005 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,005 miles

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

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

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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DC05 BYO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,558cc petrol 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 DC05 BYO, 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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What year was DC05 BYO registered?

DC05 BYO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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