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DY05 TGK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,465 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,465 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,097 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

dipstick missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,097 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

dipstick missing

slight drag on nearside rear brake,recommend attention

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch starting to slip

front brake discs corroded

injector blow on engine

nearside tyre wearing on onner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch starting to slip

front brake discs corroded

injector blow on engine

nearside tyre wearing on onner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,763 miles

front & rear discs corroded n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit diesel leak on engine & clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,763 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)

front & rear discs corroded n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit diesel leak on engine & clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,912 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,245 miles

horn sounding but not at full tone

Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

horn sounding but not at full tone

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 TGK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

DY05 TGK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DY05 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 TGK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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