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FY55 YZX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 89,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,903 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,903 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 75,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,956 miles

Strong advise osr brake disc badly corroded on inner face

rear pads look low / slight bind nsr brake / nsr disc pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 57,956 miles

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

Strong advise osr brake disc badly corroded on inner face

rear pads look low / slight bind nsr brake / nsr disc pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,521 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres unevenly warn

exhaust corrosion

front wipers smearing

play in rack

rear disc corroded and slightly binding

small chips in front screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,326 miles

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

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 YZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY55 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

FY55 YZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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