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DY55 ZCO

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 108,196 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel section of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 108,196 miles

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

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)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel section of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,524 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,811 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Feb 2016 94,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,975 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front strut top bearing has roughness developing

Offside outer cv gaiter slightly weaping grease

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear (wheel bearing inspection obscured for roughness) Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

serv light illuminated on dash and message saying check injection

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,025 miles

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

service warning messages on dash check injection and re-generate particulate / soot filter

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre slightly low on tread

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,461 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly low on tread

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,315 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 ZCO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZCO, 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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DY55 ZCO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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