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HV05 YTH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YTH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear seat base distorted but secure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 May 2026 86,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear seat base distorted but secure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 84,430 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 82,529 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2023 81,432 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket broken (1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket broken/corroded (1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,599 miles

Offside Front abs wiring retainer deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,599 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front abs wiring retainer deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,703 miles

Offside Front abs wiring clip deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 76,701 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front abs wiring clip deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,975 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,071 miles

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

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

front metal subframe cover heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,071 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface cracking and breaking up/corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

front metal subframe cover heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,214 miles

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

metal front subframe under cover corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

metal front subframe under cover corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,060 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,423 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,095 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,095 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

body damage

front tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,204 miles

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,904 miles

drivers window does not work

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HV05 YTH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 HV05 YTH, 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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HV05 YTH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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