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EA05 YPY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,192 mi
Last recorded93,192 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 93,192 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 93,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,074 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 71,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 71,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 71,094 miles

nearside rack arm slight play

oil leak

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 May 2020 71,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside rack arm slight play

oil leak

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,072 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,800 miles

oil leak

slight play nsf inner rack joint

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,800 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,216 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,878 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 20,166 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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EA05 YPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EA05 YPY, 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 EA05 YPY registered?

EA05 YPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is EA05 YPY safe to buy?

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