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HY55 WFX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,639 mi
Last recorded104,639 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,639 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

very bad noise from cambelt area on startup

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,639 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

very bad noise from cambelt area on startup

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,861 miles

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,929 miles

slight play in n/s/ of steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/ of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

HY55 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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