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HV05 WJF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,847 mi
Last recorded62,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,847 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 62,841 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 62,841 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,805 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm & cracking

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

small chips too front screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,394 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,151 miles

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

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn on edges on limit

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty and worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty and worn thin and pads low

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 53,631 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play In NS Inner Rack End

Pass 12 May 2012 45,713 miles

Slight play In Steering rack Ends

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,855 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre is worn on side wall

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 WJF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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