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FY55 YOK

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,618 mi
Last recorded169,618 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YOK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 169,618 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 21 Oct 2019 169,567 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Oct 2018 139,782 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 22 Oct 2018 139,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 30 Oct 2017 135,700 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,129 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 128,186 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 125,240 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 123,081 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,856 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,704 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 102,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 101,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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FY55 YOK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY55 YOK, 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 FY55 YOK registered?

FY55 YOK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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