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DY05 URF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,249 mi
Last recorded145,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,767 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,360 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 94,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,564 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,666 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

n/s rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,781 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S OF STEERING RACK..

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,781 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S OF STEERING RACK..

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,784 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack.....

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 URF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

DY05 URF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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