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HV05 BWY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,170 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2012 76,346 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,781 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,781 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and lipped

Pass 4 May 2010 53,147 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,933 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in o/s rack end

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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HV05 BWY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 BWY, 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 HV05 BWY registered?

HV05 BWY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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