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HY55 LZX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 54,905 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,786 miles

play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends...

Fail 21 Nov 2018 53,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends...

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,623 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,257 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,347 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in rackends

Fail 12 Dec 2015 45,347 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in rackends

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,054 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bad noise from steering

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,485 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,012 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 16,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre is very worn

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 LZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY55 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

Is HY55 LZX safe to buy?

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