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GY05 YJD

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,736 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,271 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,600 miles

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 58,995 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,805 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,334 miles

both front tyres nearing wear bars 2mm / 205/50/17

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,849 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,646 miles

nearside rear tyre - tread close to limit on outside edge

rear brake discs - slight corrosion appaarent on faces

Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre - tread close to limit on outside edge

rear brake discs - slight corrosion appaarent on faces

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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GY05 YJD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GY05 YJD, 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 GY05 YJD registered?

GY05 YJD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 YJD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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