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EF55 DYC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge/wearing and losing shape inner edge/on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer door handle poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked upper edge (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp patterns very poor

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge/wearing and losing shape inner edge/on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp pattern very poor

Offside Rear Outer door handle poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked upper edge (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front mirror slight movement

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,995 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

windscreen damaged not in drivers veiw

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,240 miles

crack in screen centre top

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,237 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 21 Feb 2013 57,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,458 miles

slight play in steering

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,123 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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EF55 DYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF55 DYC, 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 EF55 DYC registered?

EF55 DYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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