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HV55 FWE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,763 mi
Last recorded112,763 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 112,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2019 112,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 107,592 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear REG LIGHT DIM

Fail 11 May 2018 107,546 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Offside Rear REG LIGHT DIM

Pass 16 May 2017 102,127 miles

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

FAULTY STEERING LOCK

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2017 102,099 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

FAULTY STEERING LOCK

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 97,212 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2016 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2015 91,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 12 May 2015 91,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,751 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 70,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 58,090 miles

centre stop lamp inop

front brake disc corroding on edges

steering system slightly knotchy

Fail 11 May 2011 58,089 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop lamp inop

steering system slightly knotchy

Pass 17 May 2010 48,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,548 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all four discs surface rust

Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all four discs surface rust

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 FWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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