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HV05 BZG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,322 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 116,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,933 miles

both inner racks worn

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both inner racks worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,905 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 104,384 miles

Nearside steering gaiter twisted

Fail 10 May 2016 104,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside steering gaiter twisted

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 90,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 90,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 80,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,018 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,227 miles

Air bag light indicates a fault.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,165 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)

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

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,165 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 23,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,746 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 BZG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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