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HY05 YLC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,974 mi
Last recorded136,974 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,974 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,314 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,955 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,955 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,210 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight deformation of outer sidewall in one place.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,715 miles

both front and rear brake pads getting low . drivers side tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front and rear brake pads getting low . drivers side tyre worn on outter edge

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 YLC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

HY05 YLC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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