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HV05 XBX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,381 mi
Last recorded45,381 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing smooth in places poss close to cords also cracking present outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavy cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering feels slightly knotchy on lock to lock test intermittant noise from poss offside front

Fail 1 Jun 2020 44,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing smooth in places poss close to cords also cracking present outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavy cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering feels slightly knotchy on lock to lock test intermittant noise from poss offside front

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,148 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 12 Apr 2016 38,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 38,587 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,283 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 30,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 XBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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