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HV55 XGY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,106 mi
Last recorded161,106 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 161,106 miles

Rear seats & belts removed at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2025 161,106 miles

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

Rear seats & belts removed at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 159,597 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats & belts removed at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2023 153,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 153,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 144,386 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Apr 2022 144,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 May 2021 134,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 134,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,350 miles

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,349 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective slight play in o/s/f rack end (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,563 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,208 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,913 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,913 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,031 miles

both front wiperblades slightly torn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear nr 2mm indicator

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 9 Nov 2011 58,031 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to wear nr 2mm indicators

both front wiperblades slightly torn

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 Nov 2011 57,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front wiperblades slightly torn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,458 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,437 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 XGY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV55 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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