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HN55 UZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 UZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,154 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,350 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,316 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 73,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,452 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,781 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 51,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,477 miles

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

near side & off side steering arm slight wear

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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HN55 UZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HN55 UZJ, 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 HN55 UZJ registered?

HN55 UZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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