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HN05 GWW

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 GWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight freeplay noted in inner track joint.

Offside Front Inner Slight freeplay noted in inner track joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near side lower caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near side lower caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,969 miles

Nearside front lower swivel hub has slight freeplay.

Offside front lower swivel hub has slight freeplay.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,747 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front disc,s inner face,s grooved.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front disc,s inner face,s grooved.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,457 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,890 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 GWW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

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

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