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HY05 YLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,801 mi
Last recorded123,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,801 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess the rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 123,801 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,930 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 117,801 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,201 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,376 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2016 92,219 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,926 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,899 miles

steering rack end have wear on both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 77,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,601 miles

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 YLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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