2005 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · YK55 NCC
2005 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 55,687 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK55 NCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 55,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK55 NCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (YK55 NCC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YK55 NCC Mileage History
- 30/09/202454,699 mi
- 24/09/202555,251 mi+552 mi
- 25/09/202555,251 mi
- 21/09/202655,685 mi+434 mi
- 23/09/202655,687 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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