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HV05 XHG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,723 mi
Last recorded66,723 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,723 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,872 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 52,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 52,265 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in pas steering nearside inner tie rod

Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,331 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering tie rod both sides

off side front lower driving lamp glass broken and piece of glass missing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering tie rod both sides

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front lower driving lamp glass broken and piece of glass missing

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,815 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 36,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,454 miles

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,427 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 XHG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

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

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