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HG55 BDX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,515 mi
Last recorded96,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,515 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,927 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,927 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,395 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,395 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,047 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 BDX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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