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GY55 YPM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,817 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mount rough and noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 121,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front MacPherson struts top mounts rough and noisy

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,386 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

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

both front top shock mounts noisey.

both rear outer shock absorber outer casing corroded.

headlight on switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer wing damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear has slight brake bind.

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing rusty.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear has slight brake bind.

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing rusty.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,961 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,336 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,335 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,952 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,258 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,173 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,218 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,671 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,680 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 26,680 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,144 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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GY55 YPM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GY55 YPM, 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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GY55 YPM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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