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DY05 TGX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 128,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 128,410 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 125,099 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 125,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 121,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2017 121,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre rubber mount partly split

front brake pads worn thin, unable to check properly with wheels on

noise on steering?

play in n/s steering rack end

unable to check o/s steering properly due to ball joint play?

Fail 25 Jul 2015 112,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre rubber mount partly split

front brake pads worn thin, unable to check properly with wheels on

noise on steering?

play in n/s steering rack end

unable to check o/s steering properly due to ball joint play?

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak?

slight play in steering rack ends

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,126 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [195/65/15h]

oil leak?

slight play in steering rack ends

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2013 98,147 miles

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

Oil leak

small play to n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,147 miles

Oil leak

small play to n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 19 May 2012 87,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,683 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 79,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,219 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,139 miles

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 TGX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

DY05 TGX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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