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HY05 WLH

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,169 mi
Last recorded48,169 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 WLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 48,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,809 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 47,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 44,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray support frame heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 40,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,510 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,670 miles

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

wiper blades worn and split on ends

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,779 miles

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

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)

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 WLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

HY05 WLH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 WLH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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