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DX55 DOA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed air bag (5.4.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

T.P.S showing fault?

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,959 miles

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

srs airbag light on

tyre pressure monitor system fault

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,967 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,171 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 DOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

DX55 DOA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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