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HN54 VRJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,913 mi
Last recorded89,913 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2025 83,064 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 83,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,111 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,788 miles

Nearside inner steering arm slight free play

high level brake light not working

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2021 60,788 miles

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

Nearside inner steering arm slight free play

high level brake light not working

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,475 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,475 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,322 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 50,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 44,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2017 44,914 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 39,117 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,116 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,899 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 37,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 17,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 13,758 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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HN54 VRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HN54 VRJ, 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 HN54 VRJ registered?

HN54 VRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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