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DV55 MMX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,857 mi
Last recorded159,857 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 148,776 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 148,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 120,627 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 120,624 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,092 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,092 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,116 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 22 Nov 2010 98,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,383 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,383 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 MMX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV55 MMX, 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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DV55 MMX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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