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HV55 XFM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,294 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 136,294 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both rackends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside tie rod inner joints have play

Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside tie rod inner joints have play

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,751 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 122,751 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 113,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 102,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,693 miles

both front inner track arms have slight play

rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,302 miles

Advise nearside rear brake operation,slight drag.

Advise offside rear brake looks as if it has over heated,recommend removal of wheels & full brake inspection.

Advise slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,344 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,613 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 XFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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