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AX05 HBF

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,237 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 111,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 105,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 102,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,423 miles

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

play in rack inner joints

Fail 1 Sep 2016 75,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in rack inner joints

rear brake discs in a very poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,507 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,471 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,954 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,703 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight restricted free movement offside rear wheel

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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AX05 HBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 AX05 HBF, 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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AX05 HBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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