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FD54 YPZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,385 mi
Last recorded81,385 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 81,385 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 75,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 64,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,106 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 61,101 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Fail 31 Jan 2017 53,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,854 miles

drivers and front passenger windows will not open

Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,854 miles

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

drivers and front passenger windows will not open

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,667 miles

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

front wipers tearing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,164 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,717 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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FD54 YPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD54 YPZ, 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 FD54 YPZ registered?

FD54 YPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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