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FH05 LHO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 155,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

nearside front outer sill damaged

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Feb 2016 155,907 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

nearside front outer sill damaged

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top mount bearings stiff

center brake light not working

nearside front outer outer sill damged but not within 30cm of any perscribed area's

Fail 27 Jan 2015 139,172 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front top mount bearings stiff

center brake light not working

nearside front outer outer sill damged but not within 30cm of any perscribed area's

Pass 28 Jan 2014 122,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 87,087 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,476 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,789 miles

front brake pads visually look low.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front road spring located slightly away from stop at bottom.

nearside front steering rack control arm ball joint has slight wear.

nearside rear wheel trim missing.

offside front steering rack control arm ball joint has slight wear.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 60,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads visually look low.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front road spring located slightly away from stop at bottom.

nearside front steering rack control arm ball joint has slight wear.

nearside rear wheel trim missing.

offside front steering rack control arm ball joint has slight wear.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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 LHO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHO, 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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FH05 LHO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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