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HY55 URD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,341 mi
Last recorded118,341 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 118,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 114,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,376 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,811 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 103,811 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,437 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,573 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,573 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

n/s/r handbrake performance

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,017 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,942 miles

cv boots

Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cv boots

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,621 miles

n/s/f inner rack end worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner rack end worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,088 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight leak from o/s/f cv joint gaitor

Slight play from n/s/f steering rack (drumstick)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

spare wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate damaged

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,774 miles

multi guards fitted, minor play in n/s steering drumstick, o/s front tyre uneven wear

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 URD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 URD, 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 URD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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