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HV05 XEJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,075 miles

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

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

centre brake light disconnected

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,125 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 104,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,997 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 86,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 77,258 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,819 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 XEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XEJ, 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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What year was HV05 XEJ registered?

HV05 XEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is HV05 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 XEJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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