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DU55 VCY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,831 mi
Last recorded165,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 165,831 miles

195/65r15

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 165,831 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure bumper insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure bumper insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

195/65r15

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,000 miles

195/65r15

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and wearing thin also on wearbars

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,188 miles

195/65r15

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 156,188 miles

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

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

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

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

195/65r15

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,845 miles

195/65r15

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 149,844 miles

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

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

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

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

195/65r15

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,566 miles

195/65r15

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,331 miles

195/65r15

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres close to wearbars and nearside rear

injector damp

Fail 8 Jan 2015 138,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/65r15

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres close to wearbars and nearside rear

injector damp

Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,270 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on side wall worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

coolent cap missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 133,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on side wall worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

coolent cap missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 126,869 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 18 Jan 2013 126,869 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,995 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,874 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2010 113,109 miles

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

rear brake discs part worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,109 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs part worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,756 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight play front suspension top mounts

Slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2009 103,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight play front suspension top mounts

Slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,760 miles

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

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

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

slight freeplay in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,760 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight freeplay in nearside steering rack arm

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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DU55 VCY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU55 VCY, 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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DU55 VCY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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