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HT05 RRV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both lines] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer dry grease on nearside and offside cv gators but rubbers have no sign of perishing and clips are secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock absorber mounts and bottom of shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Jul 2023 46,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both lines] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer dry grease on nearside and offside cv gators but rubbers have no sign of perishing and clips are secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock absorber mounts and bottom of shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,240 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,521 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,652 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 40,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 38,936 miles

Nearside 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 is perished but unble to see any cords.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,936 miles

O/S/R tyre is perished but unble to see any cords.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,850 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,041 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,510 miles

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

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

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 RRV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

HT05 RRV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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