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FG05 YSV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,093 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,093 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,073 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,068 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall heavily perished/cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Slight freeplay Steering Rackends

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

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

Slight freeplay Steering Rackends

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,767 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 46,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,094 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 18,323 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FG05 YSV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FG05 YSV, 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 FG05 YSV registered?

FG05 YSV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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