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HV54 OXW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,203 mi
Last recorded170,203 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 170,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 161,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 161,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output weak (1.7.5a)

Rear os,ns tyres low

Fail 27 Sep 2017 141,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement os,ns (3.5.1k)

Rear os,ns tyres low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,745 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear parking brake slower in operation then nearside

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,316 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,114 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 95,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,197 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,679 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,202 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

front break discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,067 miles

front brake discs slightly worn slightly deteriorated

middle brake light inop

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on insided edge

Fail 8 Jan 2009 50,067 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn slightly deteriorated

middle brake light inop

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on insided edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,663 miles

both rear shocker top bushes have slight play

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre soft

rear pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2008 36,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

both rear shocker top bushes have slight play

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre soft

rear pads getting low

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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HV54 OXW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HV54 OXW, 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 HV54 OXW registered?

HV54 OXW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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