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FP05 YHE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,137 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner racks have play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 53,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 47,043 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 38,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine top cover, under bonnet covers, battery cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields, rear suspension covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

tyre size 205/ 55/ 16

Pass 17 May 2018 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 35,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,789 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 27,747 miles

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

Offside 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 brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,000 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODING AND BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Pass 6 May 2011 24,666 miles

ALL INSIDE PADS NOT FULLY VISABLE

Pass 5 May 2010 23,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,907 miles

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

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

nearside door lock insecure

offside wiperblade split

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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FP05 YHE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP05 YHE, 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 FP05 YHE registered?

FP05 YHE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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