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HY05 LSX

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front stabilizer link arm ball joint covers are deteriorated

both head light lenses tarnished , beams ok

slight play in steering inner tie rod ball joints , both sides

Fail 23 Feb 2026 114,322 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front stabilizer link arm ball joint covers are deteriorated

both head light lenses tarnished , beams ok

slight play in steering inner tie rod ball joints , both sides

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,979 miles

front + rear suspension rusty

front discs rusty

front no plate badly cracked

front pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,255 miles

ball joint covers poor

os no plate light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,430 miles

suspension rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2022 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,377 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,033 miles

Both rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

engine pans

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine pans

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,618 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presenter to note / wiring on top of car battery safe but suggest further insulating to be very safe / very heat intensive area ?

rear brake discs are wearing / may need attn just accepted ok to min test std

Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presenter to note / wiring on top of car battery safe but suggest further insulating to be very safe / very heat intensive area ?

rear brake discs are wearing / may need attn just accepted ok to min test std

Pass 28 May 2014 42,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,181 miles

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

plastic covers unable to check some items

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,219 miles

Both number plates don't comply with the October 2007 MoT rulings for vehicles used after Septemebr 2001. At time of testing these rules have been temporarily suspended.

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyres approaching wear indicators

Offside front and nearside rear tyres on wear indicators

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

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 LSX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HY05 LSX, 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 HY05 LSX registered?

HY05 LSX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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