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HY05 WTF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 108,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 97,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 21 Sep 2019 82,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

exhaust rubbers perished

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 82,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 70,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 70,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,042 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float near side steering rack arm has play (2.1.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 59,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise play in n/s/f steering rack end ball joint

advise slight play in n/s/f suspension arm ball joint and dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,202 miles

advise play in n/s/f steering rack end ball joint

advise slight play in n/s/f suspension arm ball joint and dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,539 miles

play in nsf rack arm

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

play in nsf rack arm

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,385 miles

play in nsf rack arm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,190 miles

advise front top mounts

Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise front top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,446 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 30,446 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,373 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 WTF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

HY05 WTF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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