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FH05 LHX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,735 mi
Last recorded176,735 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 176,735 miles

REAR ROAD SPRING CORRODED

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2018 168,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 163,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering lock inoperative. Vehicle has factory immobiliser fitted

nearside front outer cv boot is starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to nearside outer sill

slight play in front steering / suspension joints

Fail 3 Oct 2017 163,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering lock inoperative. Vehicle has factory immobiliser fitted

nearside front outer cv boot is starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to nearside outer sill

slight play in front steering / suspension joints

Pass 22 Aug 2016 158,541 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

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

Slight play in front inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Steering lock inoperative. Vehicle has factory immobiliser fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 158,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroding

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

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished in tread area, not showing any cords at time of test

Slight play in front inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Steering lock inoperative. Vehicle has factory immobiliser fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 152,825 miles

play in nearside front inner track rod area (recommend further investigation)

slight corrosion on front brake disc's

steering lock inoperative but has another form of immobilizer

Fail 13 Jul 2015 152,819 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

play in nearside front inner track rod area (recommend further investigation)

slight corrosion on front brake disc's

steering lock inoperative but has another form of immobilizer

Pass 3 Jul 2014 149,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 146,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 146,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 135,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 135,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Drake disks (rear) very poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,449 miles

slight play inner rack jiont

Fail 16 Jun 2011 126,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play inner rack jiont

Pass 8 Jun 2010 117,805 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 117,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 108,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,995 miles

nearside front wheel arch trim broken

stone chip in windscreen

washers not operating correctly

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 LHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc 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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

FH05 LHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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