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DX55 DXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

37,846 mi
Last recorded37,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 37,846 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover fitted.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Under cover fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,615 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,620 miles

offside steering arm slight play

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs and pads are showing signs of deterioration

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,889 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 7,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 1,160 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 1,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

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

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