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HV05 ESU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,770 mi
Last recorded55,770 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ESU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,283 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,458 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from steering - Needs further inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from steering - Needs further inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2013 39,241 miles

Front pads getting low.

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,241 miles

Front pads getting low.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,380 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,578 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 23,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,110 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 18,105 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,081 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ESU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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