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HV55 MYL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,229 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,880 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 82,880 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 79,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp starting to lose pattern but projected beam image is still correct.

Offside Front Headlamp starting to lose pattern but projected beam image is still correct.

Fail 21 May 2019 67,495 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp starting to lose pattern but projected beam image is still correct.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp starting to lose pattern but projected beam image is still correct.

Pass 31 May 2018 64,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 59,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,236 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 57,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,257 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,257 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs poor condition and brake pads overheated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,994 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

discs poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,102 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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HV55 MYL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HV55 MYL, 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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HV55 MYL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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