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DG55 YKK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 75,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 75,267 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Nearside Front Upper Advise top shocker mount clicking on rotation.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Upper Top shocker mount clicking on rotation

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock top mount clicking.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 61,841 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,897 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,757 miles

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,509 miles

N/S AND O/S INNER RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,480 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/S AND O/S INNER RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,096 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,849 miles

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,819 miles

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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DG55 YKK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG55 YKK, 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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DG55 YKK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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