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HG55 BDF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,066 mi
Last recorded146,066 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,066 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s rear seat belt childs seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 146,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front suspension very soft

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s rear seat belt childs seat fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 138,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,610 miles

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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,610 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,396 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass broken.

o/sfront tyre tread low, 2.5mm only. size = 205/50.17 V

slight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front fog lamp glass broken.

o/sfront tyre tread low, 2.5mm only. size = 205/50.17 V

slight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,844 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass broken.

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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HG55 BDF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HG55 BDF, 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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HG55 BDF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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