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HT05 RUA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs badly worn on inner face

oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2020 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (needs re fitting) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs badly worn on inner face

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,894 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,851 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,585 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,552 miles

Considerable play inside N/S & O/S Steering rack bellows.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 50,552 miles

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

Considerable play inside N/S & O/S Steering rack bellows.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,982 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,982 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,597 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/r tyre perishing round outer shoulder

Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,752 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres

slight cracks in sidewalls on offside front tyre

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 28 May 2010 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres

slight cracks in sidewalls on offside front tyre

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,234 miles

os tie rod worn

Fail 3 Oct 2008 27,221 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake pads worn thin

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 RUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RUA, 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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HT05 RUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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