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HV05 ZSO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,930 mi
Last recorded56,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

tyres alround VERY OLD

Fail 14 Jan 2026 56,930 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE PADS WORN BELOW LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyres alround VERY OLD

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,642 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,901 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,329 miles

Offside Rear light wiring faulty

Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,325 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light wiring faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,442 miles

steering lock worn advised to visit renault for further investigation

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,611 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 ZSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

HV05 ZSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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