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HG05 DXO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,175 miles

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges x 2

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges x 2

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,164 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 107,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,005 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,111 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,999 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,137 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,137 miles

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack.

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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HG05 DXO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG05 DXO, 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 HG05 DXO registered?

HG05 DXO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HG05 DXO safe to buy?

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