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HY05 YSL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,266 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,266 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,711 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 85,711 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,266 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,659 miles

bonnet stay clip worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearring

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,610 miles

chuffing noise from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,026 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YSL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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