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HG55 BFY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,001 mi
Last recorded52,001 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,408 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 50,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,417 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,706 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,265 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracking.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 13,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 29 May 2012 12,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

brakes starting to bind offside rear

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall perishing

rear discs rippled

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,332 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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HG55 BFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 BFY, 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 HG55 BFY registered?

HG55 BFY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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