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HN55 VZC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,327 mi
Last recorded171,327 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 171,327 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 171,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 158,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,460 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrules (lower hoses) corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 143,460 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules (lower hoses) corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,591 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm outer

Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm outer

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,586 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear tyre tread depths are approx' 3mm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,586 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear tyre tread depths are approx' 3mm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads low?

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

both steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,844 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

both steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,683 miles

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,206 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth approx'3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth approx' 3mm at centre of tyre

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tread depth approx'3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth approx' 3mm at centre of tyre

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,308 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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HN55 VZC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HN55 VZC, 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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HN55 VZC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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