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HY05 LVC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,052 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust mount broken and heat sheild insecure

Rear unable to check rear seat belts , seat folded down and boot full

Fail 20 Feb 2021 145,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 37 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust mount broken and heat sheild insecure

Rear unable to check rear seat belts , seat folded down and boot full

Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

possible play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2020 138,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroding and worn

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

possible play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,005 miles

exhaust rear and centre mounting rubbers slightly split

front brake pads worn to about 3mm

parking brake only just meeting 16% minimum efficiency

rear brake pads about 4mm and discs are a bit corroded

slight play in nearside rack end

slight wear in both front top strut bearings

upper brake lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,857 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear and centre mounting rubbers slightly split

front brake pads worn to about 3mm

parking brake only just meeting 16% minimum efficiency

rear brake pads about 4mm and discs are a bit corroded

slight play in nearside rack end

slight wear in both front top strut bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,645 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Centre heat shield insecure.

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Slight play in nearside rack end.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,335 miles

Boot switch faulty.

Centre brake light inop.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Steering creaks when turned to lock.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 121,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Boot switch faulty.

Centre brake light inop.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Steering creaks when turned to lock.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,369 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

centre brake light inop

rear tyres wearing on stepped sections of tread [205/55/16v]

slight play at n/s/f wheel [poss rack end?]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 29 Feb 2016 114,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank area? (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes starting to split

centre brake light inop

rear tyres wearing on stepped sections of tread [205/55/16v]

slight play at n/s/f wheel [poss rack end?]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

rear tailgate can only be opened from inside

screw in n/s/r tyre

wear on front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

screw in n/s/r tyre

wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,791 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,382 miles

Air bag light on.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag light on.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,871 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,815 miles

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

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 LVC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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