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HV05 CDU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,504 mi
Last recorded139,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 CDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 139,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 139,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,949 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,698 miles

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

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

movement in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,696 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 89,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 89,415 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 84,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,164 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades split.slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,006 miles

both wiper blades split.slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,429 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,997 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,733 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 CDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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