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DX55 DGE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,985 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge (stepped tread/ patten)

nearside rear tyre- outer wall deteriorated

offside rear brake is lightly binding

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,122 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,092 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,799 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,795 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,323 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 DGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DX55 DGE, 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 DGE registered?

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

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