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HW05 LPX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,547 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 76,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall out or cause a short

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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)

Fail 3 May 2018 76,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall out or cause a short

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,073 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,168 miles

Offside front tyre in poor condition

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 13,798 miles

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

near side front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,798 miles

near side front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2008 11,467 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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HW05 LPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPX, 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 HW05 LPX registered?

HW05 LPX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is HW05 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 LPX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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