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HY05 XFX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,965 miles

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

air bag warning light on

fuel cap cover intermittantly faulty

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,965 miles

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

air bag warning light on

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

fuel cap cover intermittantly faulty

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2012 47,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2011 40,776 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/2mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm & IS WORN TO 0MM ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2011 40,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/2mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm & IS WORN TO 0MM ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,839 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/3mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,198 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 XFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY05 XFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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