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FY05 YNH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,647 mi
Last recorded152,647 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YNH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 152,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 152,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 152,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner 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 both discs badly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 145,796 miles

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,351 miles

Front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,517 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 108,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 108,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,515 miles

Front valence loose

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt folded at buckled

Fail 19 Mar 2013 97,515 miles

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

Front valence loose

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt folded at buckled

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,228 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 83,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,496 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,496 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2008 55,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

*** STRONG ADVISE *** n/s/r tyre out of shape

various small stone chips in front windscreen

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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FY05 YNH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FY05 YNH, 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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FY05 YNH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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