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HY54 SXM

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 SXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,821 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,821 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,504 miles

Boot lid/convertible roof compartment has a lot of movement when closed due to bent hinges and damaged latches but it is secure enough not to open unexpectedly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box hanger rubbers and threads have deteriorated to the point that they are not supporting the exhaust anymore (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Boot lid/convertible roof compartment has a lot of movement when closed due to bent hinges and damaged latches but it is secure enough not to open unexpectedly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,122 miles

Boot lid/ convertible roof compartment has a lot of movement when closed due to bent hinges and worn latches but secure enough not to open

Exhaust back box rubber hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Boot lid/ convertible roof compartment has a lot of movement when closed due to bent hinges and worn latches but secure enough not to open

Exhaust back box rubber hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 84,436 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid does not sit properly but still locks shut

offside body damage

Fail 3 Apr 2015 84,436 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid does not sit properly but still locks shut

offside body damage

offside rear hand brake effort low

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,784 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play in both track rods ( not ends)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 79,784 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both track rods ( not ends)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,519 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,519 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,136 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,136 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,100 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,553 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 1 May 2008 23,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 23,453 miles

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

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

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

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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HY54 SXM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HY54 SXM, 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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HY54 SXM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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