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DY55 OCX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,338 mi
Last recorded109,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,338 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,242 miles

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

slight wear in n/s of rack

strut tops rough in operation

wipers split on ends

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front strut top slightly rough in operation

Fail 1 Sep 2014 102,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front strut top slightly rough in operation

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strut tops slightly rough in operation

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strut tops slightly rough in operation

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,624 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,999 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight amount of play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,055 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

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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DY55 OCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY55 OCX, 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 DY55 OCX registered?

DY55 OCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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