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HY55 MBX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,090 miles

Nearside Reverse light not working.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,090 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Reverse light not working.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,711 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 92,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,381 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,866 miles

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

engine cover fittd obscuring some engine components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,866 miles

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

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

engine cover fittd obscuring some engine components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,689 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,689 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,435 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MBX, 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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HY55 MBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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