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FH54 YVF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,654 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,001 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged (inner wall)

passenger air bag turned off

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,410 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged (inner wall)

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,586 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,644 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 11,940 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 83 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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FH54 YVF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH54 YVF, 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 FH54 YVF registered?

FH54 YVF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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