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DX05 YLN

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,814 mi
Last recorded154,814 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,223 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,655 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,655 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,935 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

Pass 31 May 2013 105,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

offside rear tyre side wall damaged 205 55r16

Fail 29 May 2013 105,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting spliting

offside rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

offside rear tyre side wall damaged 205 55r16

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,535 miles

air bag service lamp on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,436 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

air bag service lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,506 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,541 miles

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

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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DX05 YLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX05 YLN, 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 DX05 YLN registered?

DX05 YLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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