CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP54 HBC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,903 mi
Last recorded148,903 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 148,903 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 148,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 144,217 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,824 miles

Centre exhaust hanger slightly damaged

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end

Offside Front Inner steering rack end

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter slightly leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2019 139,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear hoses are both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel brake pipe is corroded wear mounted on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front steering rack as play

Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,602 miles

Front Both brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both brake disc's corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 122,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Both brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both brake disc's corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,532 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Middle exhaust hangger broken

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,494 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust centre mount broken but system still well supported at time of test

Pass 28 Dec 2012 101,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 101,943 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,180 miles

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Both rear tyres worn to 4mm

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Slight play within both inner track rod ball joints

Fail 7 Jan 2011 73,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,248 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fule flap does not lock into place

Fail 28 Dec 2007 25,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

condensatian in both rear lights

fule flap does not lock into place

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP54 HBC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP54 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP54 HBC?

You can check the full history of AP54 HBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP54 HBC registered?

AP54 HBC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is AP54 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 HBC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP54 HBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP54 HBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.