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AO05 MHF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,580 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration N/S/R/ wheel bearing slightly play. anti roll bar link discover slightly damaged on N/S/F,Engine light on (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,580 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration N/S/R/ wheel bearing slightly play. anti roll bar link discover slightly damaged on N/S/F,Engine light on (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,658 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 101,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,733 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,476 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,962 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,954 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Slight freeplay apparent within both inner rack ball joints.

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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AO05 MHF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO05 MHF, 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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AO05 MHF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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