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FH05 HSA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,856 mi
Last recorded163,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,856 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 162,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 156,238 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 147,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 136,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,909 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 126,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,215 miles

nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

offside rear coil spring slightly distorted

Fail 22 Feb 2013 117,215 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

offside rear coil spring slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,409 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,533 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 88,440 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,282 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,282 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 71,813 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 71,813 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)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,064 miles

front wiper blades smearing.

Fail 20 May 2008 59,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on edges and lipped.

front wiper blades smearing.

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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FH05 HSA 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 63.2%.

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 FH05 HSA, 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 FH05 HSA registered?

FH05 HSA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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