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HV05 FJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 108,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,415 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,092 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 99,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,477 miles

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

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

front top shock absorber bearing starting to seize

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,990 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,644 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 49,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 FJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJZ, 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 FJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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