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HV05 BZA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,176 miles

Exhaust hanging brackets adrift

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 113,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,500 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2013 95,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

head lamp hieght adjuster inop

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,303 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,654 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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HV05 BZA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZA, 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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HV05 BZA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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