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HV05 ZGP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2019 127,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,193 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,193 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded frot to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded frot to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,435 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,435 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,532 miles

All brake pads low

Coil springs corroding

Noise from n/s/f suspension

Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,532 miles

All brake pads low

Coil springs corroding

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Noise from n/s/f suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,675 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,784 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,692 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,692 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,292 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 ZGP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 ZGP, 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 ZGP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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