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HY55 PXP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 PXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner face pitted and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light intensity slight reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pads signs of getting hot rusty looking

Rear tyres surface cracking between tread no cords/ply exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Nearside clutch valve seeping fluid strong advise replace

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres surface cracking between tread no cords/ply exposed

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,528 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie-rod minor play

Rear subframe bushes slight deterioration

Rear tyres surface cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2023 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front steering inner tie-rod minor play

Rear subframe bushes slight deterioration

Rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,790 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside tyres surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 104,790 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside tyres surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking advise repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,412 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

on start up feels light engine/gearbox mount worn under tray fitted advise check

Fail 26 Mar 2020 101,412 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

on start up feels light engine/gearbox mount worn under tray fitted advise check

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,535 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose advise repair

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

Rear shock absorber casings corrosion

wiper blade split end advise replace

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,583 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

drivers wiper blade slight judder and smear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm wear inner small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

wiper blade slight smear

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,669 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play note : inner tie rod advise on advisory (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm wear inner small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

wiper blade slight smear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blades smear

n/s/f tyre@ 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,284 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,698 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

HY55 PXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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