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DV55 MDK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 166,867 miles

BATTERY NOT CLAMPED DOWN BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OVER

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Nearside Rear WHHEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

STEAM COMING FROM RADIATOR AREA

Fail 4 Jan 2016 166,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BATTERY NOT CLAMPED DOWN BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OVER

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Nearside Rear WHHEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

STEAM COMING FROM RADIATOR AREA

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 131,606 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 131,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 121,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 113,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,110 miles

wear in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,937 miles

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)

slight wear in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,926 miles

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 1 Dec 2009 94,926 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 Dec 2008 85,150 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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DV55 MDK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV55 MDK, 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 DV55 MDK registered?

DV55 MDK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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