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J222 DYE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,632 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,772 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,281 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,528 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,095 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,622 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,139 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,425 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,929 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 45,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,683 miles

rear brake discs worn , rear brake pads worn low

Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,519 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn , rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,031 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,911 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J222 DYE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J222 DYE, 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 J222 DYE registered?

J222 DYE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is J222 DYE safe to buy?

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