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HJ05 TXT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 TXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both deteriorating in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All deteriorating in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,526 miles

all tyres perished/ cracked on treads

both outer CV gaiters slightly seeping, clips loose

slight play n/s steering rack inner arm

slight split/ seep center exhaust system

Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished/ cracked on treads

both outer CV gaiters slightly seeping, clips loose

slight play n/s steering rack inner arm

slight split/ seep center exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,354 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 63,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing mirror cracked but still provides good view to rear.

Fail 30 May 2015 63,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 59,483 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 56,265 miles

Both rear brake discs poor.

Near side front driveshaft outer c/v boot leaking grease from tie strap fitted.

Near side rear tyre cracking.

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)

Off side rear tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 52,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 42,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 31,319 miles

very slight play in inner track rod joint on offside

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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HJ05 TXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ05 TXT, 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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HJ05 TXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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