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HW55 FXE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2020 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,645 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 73,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,164 miles

Front front strut top mountings appear noisy but show no deterioration or play

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,524 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,591 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,600 miles

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

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 FXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HW55 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW55 FXE?

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What year was HW55 FXE registered?

HW55 FXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is HW55 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FXE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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