CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN05 WHU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,214 miles

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

noise from n/s/f top mount

noise from steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2020 114,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

noise from n/s/f top mount

noise from o/s/f top mount

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,540 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling inner wheel rim (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,463 miles

All position lamps not working all lamps faulty with operation of another light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,662 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Central brake light not working

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 99,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,472 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,061 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,324 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,781 miles

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

n/s/f mirror dam aged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,781 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror dam aged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,430 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 26,637 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 26,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN05 WHU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN05 WHU?

You can check the full history of HN05 WHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN05 WHU registered?

HN05 WHU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HN05 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 WHU shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN05 WHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN05 WHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.