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HV05 UWD

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,273 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,343 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,378 miles

Brake pipes covered with underseal

Colour of nearside rear indicator borderline

Corrosion on flexi ferrulls borderline

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Play in steering rack

Rear brakes binding

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pipes covered with underseal

Colour of nearside rear indicator borderline

Corrosion on flexi ferrulls borderline

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Play in steering rack

Rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 69,686 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,982 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,982 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,340 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,340 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,223 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 UWD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UWD, 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 UWD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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