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AU05 YJD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,322 mi
Last recorded120,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 118,008 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,170 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,930 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 100,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,236 miles

slight wear in n/s and o/s of steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 18 Apr 2013 94,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

1. Slight wear in nearside and offside of steering rack. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,785 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

High level brake light is operating but appears dim.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight freeplay apparent within nearside front inner rack ball joint.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,785 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

High level brake light is operating but appears dim.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight freeplay apparent within nearside front inner rack ball joint.

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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AU05 YJD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AU05 YJD, 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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AU05 YJD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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