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DG55 ZYS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ZYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry and notchy

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

wax oil/grease residue all over engine, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry and notchy

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

engine mount badly worn

wax oil/grease residue all over engine, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,763 miles

Offside Front wiper split at ends, but still clearing screen

spare tyre 2 mm

unable to check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,769 miles

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,933 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,041 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,041 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,274 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,389 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,014 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 ZYS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

DG55 ZYS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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