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ET05 HLX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 81,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper mechanism worn

Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper mechanism worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,874 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 66,874 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat wont tilt forward

front brake discs worn

front crossmember/subframe distorted

offside and nearside wiper blades split

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 31 Jul 2010 49,353 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat wont tilt forward

front brake discs worn

front crossmember/subframe distorted

offside and nearside wiper blades split

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,405 miles

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

rack worn near to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,194 miles

front crossmember badly distorted accident damage

Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,194 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front crossmember badly distorted accident damage

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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ET05 HLX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET05 HLX, 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 ET05 HLX registered?

ET05 HLX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is ET05 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 HLX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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