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EA54 YCL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,124 mi
Last recorded104,124 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 YCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 103,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 94,226 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,912 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,068 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r/tyre under inflated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 46,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r/tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,571 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in it

Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in it

Pass 2 May 2012 43,046 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,819 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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EA54 YCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA54 YCL, 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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EA54 YCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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