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HV55 BJX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,244 mi
Last recorded108,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,244 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,025 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 100,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,823 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,964 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise steel clip for rackboot/tracking check

Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of fuel around fuel tank/ fuel pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of fuel around fuel tank/ fuel pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,511 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,495 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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HV55 BJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV55 BJX, 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 HV55 BJX registered?

HV55 BJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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