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HY05 UCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,985 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,126 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 123,125 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,881 miles

Both front bottom arm, back suspension bushes starting to separate

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

oil leak back of engine

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,808 miles

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

Parking brake can be difficult to release

Play in nearside steering/track rod

Slight offside steering play

Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Unable to assess due to washers not woring (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake can be difficult to release

Play in nearside steering/track rod

Slight offside steering play

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front outer e.g. (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering track rods

Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,375 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front outer e.g. (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete PRS repair- swapped pedal rubber with clutch pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Slight play in steering track rods

Pass 20 May 2015 87,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,223 miles

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,973 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,970 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,927 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 UCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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