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FG05 HVZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 97,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 97,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,972 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,508 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,625 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 81,625 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,532 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service light on plus abs light

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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FG05 HVZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG05 HVZ, 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 FG05 HVZ registered?

FG05 HVZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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