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FL55 YWO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,876 mi
Last recorded110,876 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 110,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,990 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front headlmap image poor

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,665 miles

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,663 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,265 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,792 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 77,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,620 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,600 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,600 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,787 miles

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

Slight play in off side front steering rack arm.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,350 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,659 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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FL55 YWO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL55 YWO, 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 FL55 YWO registered?

FL55 YWO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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