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HT54 ARF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 ARF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,038 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,849 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 107,350 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has no aim beam and water inside the lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,994 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 99,994 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,140 miles

Nearside Front fog light slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,140 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,121 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside has not washer (8.2.3)

High level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,606 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slightly play

Pass 12 May 2014 80,543 miles

N/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,578 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,578 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,195 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 58,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

205/55 r16 v

3rd brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot release switch insecure

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 37,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 30,332 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HT54 ARF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HT54 ARF, 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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HT54 ARF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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