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HG05 RCX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,928 mi
Last recorded105,928 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,928 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light broken & inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,761 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted & split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Also position lamp too bright (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light broken & inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 92,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar drop link rubber slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gator being retained by cable tie only on cv joint

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar drop link rubber slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gator being retained by cable tie only on cv joint

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,793 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,561 miles

Nearside front fog light lense damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front fog light lense damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,063 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2012 53,861 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Both rear brakes binding on slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Nearside track rod inner ball joint appears to have slight freeplay.

Pass 14 May 2011 46,908 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 40,109 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 May 2009 31,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 20,716 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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HG05 RCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG05 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

HG05 RCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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