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HT05 OFX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 OFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,639 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 126,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 111,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,389 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 101,257 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 96,147 miles

Exhaust bracket to front exhaust system insecure and rattling. But exhaust not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper becoming worn

Offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,147 miles

Exhaust bracket to front exhaust system insecure and rattling. But exhaust not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper becoming worn

Offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,842 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,641 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 OFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

HT05 OFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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