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HN05 VUJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,243 mi
Last recorded153,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shocker mount nut and bolt fitted instead off shoulder bolt

Fail 1 Jun 2019 154,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,826 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 139,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat

Centre Rear child seat

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,931 miles

slight play in steering rack ends.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 113,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,005 miles

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

rear suspension bushes both deteriorated but still servicable.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear suspension bushes both deteriorated but still servicable.

Pass 19 Feb 2012 86,115 miles

slight brake bind on nearside rear.

Fail 19 Feb 2012 86,115 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on nearside rear.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,699 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,877 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,877 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,186 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,186 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,874 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,874 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HN05 VUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN05 VUJ, 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 HN05 VUJ registered?

HN05 VUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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