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AO55 HFU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,298 mi
Last recorded104,298 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steel Wheels fitted and Trims

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,576 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCKS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,175 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low but ok in rollers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and o/s/r low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of petrol in car but no visible leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges,195/65 R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both rear tyres tread 3-4mm ,tyres starting to crack.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges,195/65 R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working fitted a new bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both rear tyres tread 3-4mm ,tyres starting to crack.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,093 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,104 miles

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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,660 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,660 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,916 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,454 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,454 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,724 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,018 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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AO55 HFU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO55 HFU, 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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AO55 HFU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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