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HG55 BDU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,961 mi
Last recorded146,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,961 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 119,362 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,698 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 65,590 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 65,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,051 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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HG55 BDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDU, 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 HG55 BDU registered?

HG55 BDU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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