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HN05 GUX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 GUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 98,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 98,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights starting to dieteriate

Pass 25 Aug 2024 95,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in bottom swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,701 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,567 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened N/S/F COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ON LOWER SECTION (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN DRIVER SIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,426 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,495 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in nearside front swivel hub

Fail 8 Oct 2016 74,613 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened part missing from top mount (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in nearside front swivel hub

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,448 miles

Front Engine covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some engine components.

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,811 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 May 2010 23,260 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 23,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 16,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,145 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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HN05 GUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 HN05 GUX, 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 HN05 GUX registered?

HN05 GUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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