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HV05 ZGC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,269 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

no warning lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,895 miles

centre & rear brake pipes slight corrosion need changing soon

n/s/f cv boot deteriorating need changing soon

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f bottom inner front bush slight play need changing soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,586 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,227 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,111 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,086 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside drag link end has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 56,526 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 49,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,587 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,646 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 ZGC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

HV05 ZGC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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