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HT54 BYX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,211 mi
Last recorded168,211 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 168,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 166,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 162,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 155,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 155,391 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,952 miles

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Front wipers smear screen

Horn worling but not very loud.

O/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer jets poor.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 132,952 miles

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

Front wipers smear screen

O/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer jets poor.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,064 miles

n/s front fog light broken.

o/s door mirror surround broken.

slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 116,064 miles

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

n/s front fog light broken.

o/s door mirror surround broken.

slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,921 miles

Front brake pads low and discs close to minimum thickness.

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake pads low and discs close to minimum thickness.

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,058 miles

horn not as loud as it should be

o/s door mirror broken

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,102 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,102 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,044 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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HT54 BYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HT54 BYX, 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 HT54 BYX registered?

HT54 BYX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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