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HY05 LYW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,238 mi
Last recorded64,238 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 49,286 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 49,269 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 44,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/sr wheel bearing is noisey when spun

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,308 miles

o/sr wheel bearing is noisey when spun

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,958 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,776 miles

advise new fuel cap sealing washer

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 LYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

HY05 LYW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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