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DY05 GEJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,214 miles

both inner rack ends have slight movement

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,599 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,755 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,054 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,054 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,471 miles

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

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 GEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY05 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

DY05 GEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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