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HY55 OMZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 OMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all four shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 87,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 82,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 77,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 77,978 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,915 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,970 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)

both front tyres cracked inside tread

Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,970 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,047 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes noisy during RBT

Pass 22 May 2012 37,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 37,706 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,603 miles

(2.4A.2)The lower front underside has a protective undershield fitted which is preventing an inspection

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside front suspension turrets have protective covers fitted

(3.5.1f)The offside and the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside front brake discs faces are slightly worn

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 21%,which indicates they rae ready for service or repairs

(3.7.2e)The front service brakes during their reducing mode are at 19%,which indicates they are ready for service or repairs

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Fail 30 Nov 2010 33,603 miles

(2.4A.2)The lower front underside has a protective undershield fitted which is preventing an inspection

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside front suspension turrets have protective covers fitted

(3.5.1f)The offside and the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside front brake discs faces are slightly worn

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 21%,which indicates they rae ready for service or repairs

(3.7.2e)The front service brakes during their reducing mode are at 19%,which indicates they are ready for service or repairs

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

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

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Fail 6 Nov 2010 33,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(2.4A.2)The front lower underside has a undershield fitted preventing an underside inspection

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside front suspension turrets have protective covers fitted

(3.5.1f)The offside and the nearside front brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside front brake discs faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside rear brake discs faces are worn

(3.7.2a)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 21%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7.2e)The front service brakes efforts during their reducing mode are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,377 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 OMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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