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AP05 HFX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,276 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,031 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,966 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 54,278 miles

FUEL PARTICAL FILTER DETERIORATED

Fail 30 Dec 2011 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel partical filter deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,037 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,167 miles

front brake pads getting low

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,703 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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AP05 HFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP05 HFX, 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 AP05 HFX registered?

AP05 HFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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