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GX54 YCG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 YCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,634 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,144 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 59,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 37,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,556 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,880 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 22,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,988 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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GX54 YCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX54 YCG, 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 GX54 YCG registered?

GX54 YCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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