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DY05 BKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,245 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r tyre worn close to service limits

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits

Stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty? (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r tyre worn close to service limits

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits

Stone chips to front windscreen

Both front tyres worn close to legal limits, Bold on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,690 miles

slight wear both front brake disc's

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,321 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,043 miles

advise advace play on near side rack end

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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DY05 BKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY05 BKZ, 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 DY05 BKZ registered?

DY05 BKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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