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AX05 HDZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 124,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,919 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 97,918 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,905 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge 195/65/15

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 92,905 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on outer edge 195/65/15

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,647 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,904 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit no clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil spring cup/strut holed/corroded/collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens misted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 78,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,024 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,845 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,689 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated 195/65/15 T 91

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre perishing heavily.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 31,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre perishing heavily.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated 195/65/15T

offside wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated 195/65/15T

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,003 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre perishing 195/65/15T

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,254 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated 195/65/15T

Fail 18 Jun 2011 25,254 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated 195/65/15T

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,540 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,511 miles

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,820 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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AX05 HDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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