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HV05 ZFG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,441 miles

play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,434 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,593 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s and o/s front steering arms have slight play in joints.

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled on inside.

n/s/r coil spring has slight rust at base of spring.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,593 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s and o/s front steering arms have slight play in joints.

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled on inside.

n/s/r coil spring has slight rust at base of spring.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,089 miles

offside front and nearside front brakediscs lipped and corroded

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,089 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front and nearside front brakediscs lipped and corroded

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,359 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 ZFG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

HV05 ZFG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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