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DS54 NZN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 NZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,799 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,357 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,884 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,295 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)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,467 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,184 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,771 miles

offside and nearside front steering arms are worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,092 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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DS54 NZN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS54 NZN, 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 DS54 NZN registered?

DS54 NZN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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