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GY55 DMO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,379 mi
Last recorded53,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 DMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,379 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 50,967 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,381 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,375 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,922 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,399 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 22,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 15,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracked on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,738 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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GY55 DMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GY55 DMO, 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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GY55 DMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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