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DG05 YTB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,634 mi
Last recorded136,634 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,167 miles

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

some play steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,907 miles

front discs getting corroded

front pads getting low

some play front drop links

Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs getting corroded

front pads getting low

some play front drop links

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,493 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 116,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,343 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,397 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,397 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs badly worn

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,706 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

play in steering rack

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

rear shockers damp

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,257 miles

18% inbalance on the front brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2010 39,257 miles

18% inbalance on the front brakes

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,292 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,477 miles

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

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

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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DG05 YTB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG05 YTB, 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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DG05 YTB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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