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EY05 YYN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,958 mi
Last recorded31,958 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 YYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,958 miles

Front BOTH steering rack tie rod arms have slight play in inner joints

Fail 20 Oct 2020 31,958 miles

Front BOTH steering rack tie rod arms have slight play in inner joints

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 30,294 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 30,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 27,038 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 27,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge where perished (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 May 2016 26,423 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 May 2015 25,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 24,940 miles

Dash warning light on

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 31 May 2013 23,964 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)

engine mil light on

Pass 22 May 2012 22,928 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2011 20,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,435 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 20,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering Arm has slight play at its fixing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 10,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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EY05 YYN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EY05 YYN, 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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EY05 YYN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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