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HV05 OFH

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,440 mi
Last recorded190,440 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 180,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both)(ADVANCED ()

both exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2020 180,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both)(ADVANCED ()

both exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2019 171,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play at attatchment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shilds loose and slightly hitting exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2019 171,286 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play at attatchment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shilds loose and slightly hitting exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 150,372 miles

Engine bat trims to top side and underside

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,372 miles

Engine bat trims to top side and underside

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,233 miles

slight play o/s & n/s steering arms

Fail 1 Mar 2016 138,233 miles

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

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

slight play o/s & n/s steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,518 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 117,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,414 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 86,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 86,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,099 miles

when carrying out steering lock to lock there is a click noise just befor right hand lock

Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

when carrying out steering lock to lock there is a click noise just befor right hand lock

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,152 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,116 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 OFH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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