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FY55 DJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 DJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,783 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable causing huge amount of play at both wheels (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 93,905 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 77,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,421 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 20,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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FY55 DJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FY55 DJZ, 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 FY55 DJZ registered?

FY55 DJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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