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FP55 YBM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 120,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 120,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 115,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 111,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,161 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,173 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 63,173 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,758 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 25,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,167 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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FP55 YBM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP55 YBM, 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 FP55 YBM registered?

FP55 YBM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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