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HT05 AFU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 AFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,567 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ends (both) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,722 miles

Nearside inner rack joint n/s slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,622 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 13,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,514 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,133 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked inner and outer walls

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,132 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)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked inner and outer walls

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,918 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,882 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs lipped

rear discs lipped

rear discs wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,895 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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HT05 AFU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT05 AFU, 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 HT05 AFU registered?

HT05 AFU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is HT05 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 AFU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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