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HY55 MDX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,028 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,028 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,279 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,802 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,422 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 MDX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

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

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