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HY55 WGX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 134,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 133,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 131,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 131,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,058 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,627 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,151 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner track arms.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both front inner track arms.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,518 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,366 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,986 miles

Air bag lamp on.

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Air bag lamp on.

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

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)

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

Rear wheels tight to turn.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,954 miles

both rear brakes binding

interior[optional]mirror insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,386 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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 WGX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

HY55 WGX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HY55 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 WGX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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