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FP05 YHV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both front strut top mount bearings stiff and sticky when rotated

both side repeaters have product on lens , light output not significantly reduced

Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,294 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dipped beam inop. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both front strut top mount bearings stiff and sticky when rotated

both side repeaters have product on lens , light output not significantly reduced

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,761 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly loose although clamp present (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly loose although clamp present (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,876 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,123 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,422 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,879 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 19,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,507 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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FP05 YHV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP05 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

FP05 YHV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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