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DF05 BJX

2005 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Twingo104,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BJX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has signs of cracking!

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking!!

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking!!

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has signs of cracking!

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking!!

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking!!

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,212 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,202 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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DF05 BJX is a 2005 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 104,966 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF05 BJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF05 BJX registered?

DF05 BJX is a 2005 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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