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DY05 LKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,421 mi
Last recorded113,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing repaired with tape

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspect of seat belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,904 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear wing panel repaired by tape

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,904 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside wing panel repaired by tape

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,892 miles

Nearside 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)

centre seat belt clasp sticking

nearside front tyre slightly perished and has slight sidewall damage

nearside front wheel arch repaired with tape

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2014 94,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

centre seat belt clasp sticking

nearside front tyre slightly perished and has slight sidewall damage

nearside front wheel arch repaired with tape

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,169 miles

Damage to n/s/f.

Slight play in n/s rack.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,169 miles

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

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

Damage to n/s/f.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in n/s rack.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,700 miles

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

three allloy wheels fitted and one steel wheel fitted (nearside front)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,700 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 alloy wheel fitted and 1 x steel wheel fitted (nearside front)

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

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,261 miles

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)

front brake pads and discs look to be wearing low.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

front brake pads and discs look to be wearing low.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LKJ, 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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DY05 LKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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