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HV05 XFR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,619 mi
Last recorded76,619 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,619 miles

Free-play detected at offside front wheel (through PAS Rack) steering arm

Fail 28 Apr 2011 76,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Free-play detected at offside front wheel (through PAS Rack) steering arm

Pass 5 May 2010 66,945 miles

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

column switch pack loose

n/s/f wing damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

column switch pack loose

n/s/f wing damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 May 2009 55,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges & on limit

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

play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Fail 5 May 2009 55,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges & on limit

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

play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,593 miles

Nearside 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 XFR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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