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FH05 HSC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,728 mi
Last recorded153,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play to steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Considerable free play within steering rack

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jun 2015 144,256 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,607 miles

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

offside rear brake binding "ON" hand brake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,553 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2012 115,553 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

o/s/r wheel binding

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,883 miles

HIGH LEVEL REAR BOOT LIGHT NOT CONNECTED

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,351 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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FH05 HSC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH05 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

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

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