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DX55 DFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,724 mi
Last recorded57,724 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,724 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad wearing low

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both clips insecure (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f brake getting low

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,863 miles

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

Nearside front strut top slightly rough

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,687 miles

front tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,687 miles

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

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

front tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,218 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs surfaces deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,395 miles

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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,414 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,414 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,118 miles

slight play in near side front rack end

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,255 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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DX55 DFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX55 DFZ, 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 DX55 DFZ registered?

DX55 DFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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