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HT05 OJA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,532 mi
Last recorded140,532 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,255 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,715 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 646,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 OJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

HT05 OJA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 OJA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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