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HY05 YSX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,448 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 160,627 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,164 miles

emission close to limit

play in both steering rack ends

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

emission close to limit

play in both steering rack ends

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,519 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in both front top strut moutings.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch is slipping.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in both front top strut moutings.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag and serv lights are on.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,130 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

airbag and serv lights are on.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,617 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,536 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,875 miles

All brake pads getting low

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 YSX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

HY05 YSX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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