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HW05 MBX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,735 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

creak on front suspension but no play found

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

creak on front suspension but no play found

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,195 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged buckle wont plug in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished and minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering when turning advise covers and undertrays removed to investigate

Fail 7 Feb 2022 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished and minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering when turning advise covers and undertrays removed to investigate

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight outer lenses deteriorating

noise from steering whilst turning [ advise cover removal and investigate]

Fail 8 Feb 2021 53,384 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park defective [ when switched off not parking correctly all of the time] stop in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight outer lenses deteriorating

noise from steering whilst turning [ advise cover removal and investigate]

wipers only working high speed

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,885 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,885 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,668 miles

All four tyres cut and heavily perished but not in excess of requirements

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 22,668 miles

All four tyres cut and heavily perished but not in excess of requirements

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,218 miles

Nearside wiper split.

Slight play starting in nearside steering arm.

all tyres slightly perished/cracked.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 14,218 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split.

Slight play starting in nearside steering arm.

all tyres slightly perished/cracked.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,750 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wiper blade starting tear

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,022 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 MBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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