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DX54 YZY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 118,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,752 miles

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

Steering rack ends worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack ends worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s and n/s/f windows tinted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s and n/s/f windows tinted

Pass 29 May 2014 82,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 73,922 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2013 73,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,325 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,265 miles

advise front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,418 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 54,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,168 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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DX54 YZY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX54 YZY, 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 DX54 YZY registered?

DX54 YZY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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