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DN54 YKL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

excessive play at steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,706 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 73,941 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished . Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished . Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,484 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 67,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,280 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,393 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seatbelt not tested

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,490 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,715 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,715 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,115 miles

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

N/s/r tyre close to wear bars.

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

O/s and N/s rear brakes binding.

Offside 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,115 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

N/s/r tyre close to wear bars.

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

O/s and N/s rear brakes binding.

Offside 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 27 Jan 2012 40,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,189 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,931 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,371 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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DN54 YKL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN54 YKL, 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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DN54 YKL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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