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HV55 XEF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,788 mi
Last recorded152,788 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,788 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 144,952 miles

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded and greased Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear close to joint with flexis

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 144,949 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded and greased Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear close to joint with flexis

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,011 miles

corrosion n/s/r axle brake pipe

handbrake travel and efforts

play in steering rack joints

Fail 24 Mar 2017 138,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion n/s/r axle brake pipe

handbrake travel and efforts

play in steering rack joints

Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,072 miles

off side rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

uneven wear near off side front and off side front tyres only just legal inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 128,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

off side rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

uneven wear near off side front and off side front tyres only just legal inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 116,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 109,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 95,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 95,742 miles

Nearside 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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

unable to fully test steering due to play in rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,446 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,884 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 37,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 XEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV55 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

HV55 XEF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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