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HW05 LNY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,853 mi
Last recorded75,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 75,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 75,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre are 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise, operation of tailgate

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s mirror cover taped

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,983 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine stay slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror casing taped up

Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,983 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine stay slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror casing taped up

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend check/attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s,,, recommend check/attention ()

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f road wheel, is black steel, all others are alloy

o/s mirror taped

vehicles bodywork, marked in various places

Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s ands n/s ( washer motor)? (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend check/attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s,,, recommend check/attention ()

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f balck steel road wheel, all others alloy

o/s mirror taped

vehicles bodywork, marked in various places

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm,, tyre 82% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

engine cover and under trays fitted, limiting view

front bumper and rear wheel arches marked

n/s/f road wheel steel, all others are alloy

o/s mirror cover taped

Pass 15 May 2019 67,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, tread worn slightly uneven 1.8mm ,, recommend replace ASAP.... 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

front bumper, minor dent n/s,,, both rear wheel arches marked

o/s mirror cover taped

Pass 10 May 2018 63,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,, 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

front bumper, slight dent n/s

o/s mirror cover taped

Fail 10 May 2018 63,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,, 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

front bumper, slight dent n/s

n/s/f tyre under inflated,, recommend attention

o/s mirror cover taped

Pass 9 May 2017 59,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

o/s mirror taped

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 9 May 2017 59,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

o/s mirror taped

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 11 May 2016 55,712 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 51,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front undertray fitted, limiting view

lighting/wiper switches slightly loose

slight play in steering rack,, offside

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front undertray fitted limiting view

lighting/wiper switches slightly loose

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly,, recommend check

slight play in steering rack,, offside

tyre size 205/55/16 v

Pass 9 May 2013 41,955 miles

very slight play, offside steering rack

Pass 2 May 2012 35,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 30,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2010 30,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 30,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,623 miles

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

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

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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HW05 LNY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW05 LNY, 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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HW05 LNY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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