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DY55 YFJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,894 mi
Last recorded112,894 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Beam image poor STRONG ADVISE

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,894 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Beam image poor STRONG ADVISE

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,685 miles

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

Front play in inner steering rack ends both

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 108,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front play in inner steering rack ends both

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment brakes sticking (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment brakes sticking (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,231 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,021 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,853 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 18 Oct 2010 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,718 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,908 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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DY55 YFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY55 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

DY55 YFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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