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HJ05 YSA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,006 miles

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

steering columm u.j joint has slight play under steering wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,006 miles

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

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

steering column has slight play in uj joint under steering wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,378 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 66,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s f wing crack

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s f wing crack

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front steering srms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,615 miles

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

both front steering srms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,868 miles

Both rear discs wearing thin

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,349 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 44,934 miles

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

nearside and offside front wipers are in poor condition.

Pass 23 May 2008 41,001 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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HJ05 YSA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ05 YSA, 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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HJ05 YSA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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