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HV05 BYD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,074 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,682 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 114,680 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,191 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working bulb not correctly fitted (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,178 miles

body damage nsr

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

engine under tray fitted

nsr brake pipe on rear axle corroded

osf tyre worn on inside edge

play in inner steering rack joints worse on nsf

steering rack very noisey when steering rocked

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body damage nsr

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

engine under tray fitted

nsr brake pipe on rear axle corroded

osf tyre worn on inside edge

play in inner steering rack joints worse on nsf

steering rack very noisey when steering rocked

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,686 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 62,686 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,493 miles

under trays fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 49,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BYD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red 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 HV05 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

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

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