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FG05 HSX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,522 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS/OS [Outer casing corroded] (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,264 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,855 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front To Rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Surfaces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( STRONGLY ADVISED Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front To Rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Surfaces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( STRONGLY ADVISED Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both Inner side ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,734 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,726 miles

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

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

Offside 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

osf/nsf inner tie rods have slight free play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,421 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,294 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,424 miles

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

all tyres 3mm to 4mm tread ,offside rear tyre age splitting

Fail 6 May 2010 35,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all tyres 3mm to 4mm tread ,offside rear tyre age splitting

Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,089 miles

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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FG05 HSX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FG05 HSX, 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 FG05 HSX registered?

FG05 HSX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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