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HW05 MBY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,517 mi
Last recorded39,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 39,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,060 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 35,060 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 26,481 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,307 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,521 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,106 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 14,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 12,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wheel rim damaged

wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,142 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front tyre wall slightly worn/damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,226 miles

near side front tyre wall slightly worn/damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,354 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 MBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

HW05 MBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is HW05 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 MBY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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