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BD55 HMA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,872 miles

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber bodies slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 99,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber bodies slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,106 miles

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,234 miles

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

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2023 93,234 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s bulb not seated, n/s lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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

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

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,205 miles

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 89,155 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,934 miles

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,502 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,776 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,026 miles

screenwashers poor performance

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,104 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

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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BD55 HMA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD55 HMA, 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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BD55 HMA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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