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DY05 XSG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tailgate not opening from outside vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,255 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,290 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low. Approx 80% worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,695 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,695 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,479 miles

front and rear tyres slighgtly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XSG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

DY05 XSG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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