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HV05 EPX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 103,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,048 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,161 miles

n/s/f tyre @ 2mm o/s/r tyre @ 2mm 205/55/zr16 94w XL

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,161 miles

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

n/s/f tyre @ 2mm o/s/r tyre @ 2mm 205/55/zr16 94w XL

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,292 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,863 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 EPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

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

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