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GK55 YBF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 97,245 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant excessively contaminated with oil

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,528 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,438 miles

oil leak from engine

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 93,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,691 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,241 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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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GK55 YBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK55 YBF, 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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GK55 YBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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