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DK05 ZYR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 141,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,071 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,052 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,972 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 80,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 80,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,980 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,470 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,242 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm centre

offside front tyre 2mm centre

small chips in windsreen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm centre

offside front tyre 2mm centre

small chips in windsreen

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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DK05 ZYR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DK05 ZYR, 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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DK05 ZYR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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