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HT05 VUF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 97,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,487 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on

Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,487 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

service light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,261 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,650 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015
Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,323 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,040 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,469 miles

slight play in steering rack on both sides

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,379 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,810 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,810 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,359 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 VUF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

HT05 VUF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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