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FY05 YOD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,575 mi
Last recorded101,575 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,473 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 91,473 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,331 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,780 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,780 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,928 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,928 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,248 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,230 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,848 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 46,796 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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FY05 YOD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY05 YOD, 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 FY05 YOD registered?

FY05 YOD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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