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DY05 YXM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,568 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

engine management light (ON)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

engine management light (ON)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,976 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,976 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2013 65,316 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,947 miles

slight play in N/S steering arm

slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

slight play in N/S steering arm

slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,782 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

slight play in N/S steering arm

slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,690 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,982 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 YXM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

DY05 YXM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 YXM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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