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HY05 HWN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 178,713 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 178,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 175,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 171,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,105 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

top level brake light inop

Fail 21 Apr 2016 168,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

top level brake light inop

Pass 15 Apr 2015 163,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 163,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 158,316 miles

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 158,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 149,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 136,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 123,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 123,589 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,854 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,827 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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HY05 HWN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY05 HWN, 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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HY05 HWN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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