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HT05 OFY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,241 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 114,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 99,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 87,477 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 57,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS, REAR NO PLATE, BRAKE FLUID LOW, CORROSION TO EXH, DISTORTION FRONT DISCS, MARKS ON WINSCREEN.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,305 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Feb 2010 46,304 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,045 miles

bonnet stay missing

rear brake discs and pads wearing/slight binding

Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay missing

rear brake discs and pads wearing/slight binding

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

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 OFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

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

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