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HT05 BVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,638 miles

Damage to both nearside and offside outer sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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)

Poor idle

Rough running

Slight play in nearside rack spindle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 123,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Damage to both nearside and offside outer sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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)

Poor idle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,478 miles

Distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Nearside rear tyre tread construction failing

Service reminder on

Slight damage to offside front sill

Steering lock requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Nearside rear tyre tread construction failing

Service reminder on

Slight damage to offside front sill

Steering lock requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate fixing coddoded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 112,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate fixing coddoded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,121 miles

Handbrake lever damaged

Impact damage to nearside front outer sill

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,117 miles

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

Handbrake lever damaged

Impact damage to nearside front outer sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deep cut top nearside rear tyre tread

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,808 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,141 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 BVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HT05 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

HT05 BVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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