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HY05 UEZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UEZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 119,284 miles

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 77,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,748 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,842 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f rack end

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f rack end

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,482 miles

Both rear brakes starting to bind

Both steering rack co-axial joints have minor play.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,482 miles

Both rear brakes starting to bind

Both steering rack co-axial joints have minor play.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,158 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 UEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

HY05 UEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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