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AO55 YDY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted /spare

Offside Front tyre cutting off on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing thin 2-3mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted causing slight tyre bulge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,001 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,790 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre at 3 mm

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,389 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded inner facas

Fail 30 Jul 2011 51,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded inner facas

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,499 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 24,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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AO55 YDY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO55 YDY, 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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AO55 YDY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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