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HV05 XES

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,271 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,720 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,514 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Advise. o/s/r light assy. (water ingression )

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise airbag light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XES is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

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