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HY05 LYG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,466 miles

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,094 miles

slight wear inner front discs

Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

slight wear inner front discs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 45,136 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,568 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,411 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,411 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 16,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,537 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 LYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

HY05 LYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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