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HY05 YKX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,772 mi
Last recorded117,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 107,603 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 107,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 95,358 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 95,358 miles

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)

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 31 May 2011 78,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front suspension top strut bearings slightly binding

play at both steering rack ends

Fail 31 May 2011 78,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front suspension top strut bearings slightly binding

play at both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

nearside wiper blade split at ends

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

nearside wiper blade split at ends

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 20 May 2009 53,741 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both side steering arms have slight play at inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,814 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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HY05 YKX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY05 YKX, 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 HY05 YKX registered?

HY05 YKX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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