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DG55 ZXD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ZXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,893 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,312 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion at rear o/s brake ferrules

o/s front shocker dust turret cover deteriorated

rear handbrake cable corroded

rear o/s tyre low tread 50% wear

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion at rear o/s brake ferrules

o/s front shocker dust turret cover deteriorated

rear handbrake cable corroded

rear o/s tyre low tread 50% wear

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,357 miles

slight play in both front steering arm joints

Fail 30 Sep 2014 38,356 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front steering arm joints

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,899 miles

rear brake discs have no braking face remaining/pads 90% worn

slight binding too offside rear brakes

slight play too both front steering rack arm ball joints

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,516 miles

slight play too (both) front steering rack arms

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,273 miles

offside rear brake disc pitting

slight play too offside from steering rack arm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,263 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)

rear tyre treads starting to crack

slight binding too rear brakes

slight play too offside front steering rack arm

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,752 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 ZXD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZXD, 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 DG55 ZXD registered?

DG55 ZXD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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