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HY55 LUH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,871 mi
Last recorded60,871 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LUH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,984 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 50,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

top and bottom engine bay area cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

smell of fuel under bonnet.top and bottom engine bay covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sell of fumes under bonnet

Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,692 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sell of fumes under bonnet

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,770 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 38,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,963 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear disc scored

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,419 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 LUH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HY55 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

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

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