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HG05 TCX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,585 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 120,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,472 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,602 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wires hanging loose by nearside front suspension post

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,445 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,383 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play nearside front steering rack link arm inner joint

Fail 9 Mar 2010 26,383 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play nearside front steering rack link arm inner joint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,071 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 TCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

HG05 TCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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