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HV05 UYE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,956 mi
Last recorded105,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake and parking brake just meet min effort requirments

Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake and parking brake just meet min effort requirments

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,368 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,280 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing shock absorber to hub bolt snapped (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 85,882 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Undertray support almost rusted through

Fail 3 May 2016 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Undertray support almost rusted through

Pass 13 May 2015 80,071 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,257 miles

n/s/f coil spring end snaped but suppoting vehicle, and no movement.

Fail 27 May 2014 75,257 miles

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

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

n/s/f coil spring end snaped but suppoting vehicle, and no movement.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,938 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012

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

Pass 28 May 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,065 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to nearside front wiper blade

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,969 miles

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

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

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 UYE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver 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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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