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HW55 EUZ

2005 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EUZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,160 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 94,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,598 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2018 90,598 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,186 miles

air box under bonnet insecure

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

n/s/f washer jet poor and wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,382 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,308 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,308 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres showing wear

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,667 miles

all tyres showing wear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 51,596 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,239 miles

XXXXXX BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTSIDE EDGES XXXX

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,668 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,921 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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HW55 EUZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW55 EUZ, 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 HW55 EUZ registered?

HW55 EUZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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