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HN05 WFX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 143,514 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some noise and play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged two small cuts in sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside clutch pedal sensor wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 130,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth strap lose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some noise and play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged two small cuts in sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside clutch pedal sensor wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,118 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 123,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack end requires attention ()

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Oct 2019 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attention badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,650 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low - 3mm

handbrake lever repaired with tape

some corrosion on brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2018 98,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads wearing low - 3mm

handbrake lever repaired with tape

some corrosion on brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,435 miles

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,435 miles

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,039 miles

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

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

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

n/s gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,386 miles

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

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

top mounts noisy on lock to lock

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,028 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 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFX, 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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HN05 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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