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AO05 YCG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,673 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 97,426 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 97,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main, over axle. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 89,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,452 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 72,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 67,630 miles

offside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 27 May 2011 62,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroaded

offside washer jet partly blocked

top missing from washer bottle

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in track rod end nearside

Pass 29 May 2009 50,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroaded

Fail 29 May 2009 50,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,959 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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AO05 YCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 YCG, 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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AO05 YCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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