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HY55 HMJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,610 mi
Last recorded129,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,610 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2025 123,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,999 miles

Emissions on limits.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner and outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,482 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,537 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,322 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f c v boot poor fitment

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre crack on side wall.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,772 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 57,025 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm knuckle worn (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm knuckle worn (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play both front rack ends

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 46,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,693 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,764 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,446 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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HY55 HMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY55 HMJ, 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 HY55 HMJ registered?

HY55 HMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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