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DX55 DJK

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm play in ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,924 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,937 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,937 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,784 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 80,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,124 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,187 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,393 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,259 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,246 miles

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,414 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 DJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK registered?

DX55 DJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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