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DN05 YXR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 76,579 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 76,579 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,998 miles

Offside Rear tyre some surface cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre some surface cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 68,344 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable play internal (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 68,344 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable play internal (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,219 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 51,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 51,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 46,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 42,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 42,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn & deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,596 miles

chip in windscreen on line of A and B zone chip is 12mm

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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DN05 YXR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DN05 YXR, 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 DN05 YXR registered?

DN05 YXR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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