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HY55 MFE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 117,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,227 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,201 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,867 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 8yrs old ;starting to crack on tread and sidewalls

Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,244 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 8yrs old ;starting to crack on tread and sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

upper centre stop-lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,131 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 MFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

HY55 MFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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