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FD05 HLG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,822 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,298 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track and rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,764 miles

N/s rera tyre only just legal.205551691v cont..Front wipers poor....Front pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,763 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

N/s rera tyre only just legal.205551691v cont..Front wipers poor....Front pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,119 miles

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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 58,520 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 51,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 51,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,308 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear wheels slightly grabbing

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,389 miles

both rear wheels slightly grabbing

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,511 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FD05 HLG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD05 HLG, 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 FD05 HLG registered?

FD05 HLG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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