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HY55 WFN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavier cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 82,737 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,191 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment in rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,228 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,974 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,953 miles

Nearside 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 too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres badly perished and cracked n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,649 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,630 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,048 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,400 miles

Slight free movement in both front steering rack arms.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,543 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,674 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 WFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

HY55 WFN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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