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HN55 VUH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,867 mi
Last recorded26,867 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VUH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,867 miles

Gearbox mounting defective worn bush ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 26,866 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip is out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 26,244 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 25,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,705 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 614,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 24,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 23,680 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 22,708 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 22,708 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,637 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 20,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front steering arm play.

front wipers juddering.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 20,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front steering arm play.

front wipers juddering.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,892 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 17,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,593 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Oct 2013 15,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,657 miles

Click from steering when turned lock - lock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,672 miles

slight movement in steering

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

noise from offside front top shock mount

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,896 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,987 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight movement in steering rack

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 VUH 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 69.2%.

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 HN55 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

HN55 VUH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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