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HV05 XGE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,373 mi
Last recorded123,373 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,373 miles

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING FOULING AXLE BUT NOT BROKEN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,329 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective DOES NOT OPEN (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING FOULING AXLE BUT NOT BROKEN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,204 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,549 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,888 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,546 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

intermitant running fault missfiring

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RODS.

oil change warning light illuminated.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,854 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RODS.

oil change warning light illuminated.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 43,009 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

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

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