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HW54 JOU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 JOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,493 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,398 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,355 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 50,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin/groved/pads aprox 50%

front wipers worn/split

high level brake light not working

offside front window not working

rear brake discs worn very thin

slight play to nearside steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,922 miles

air bag warning light displayed on dash.

front brake pads 80% worn approx, + lip on discs.

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 7 Feb 2009 21,464 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

offside rear tyre is worn down to 3mm

rear brake discs are starting to "glaze"

slight "play"/knock within steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,464 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

offside rear tyre is worn down to 3mm

rear brake discs are starting to "glaze"

slight "play"/knock within steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,351 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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HW54 JOU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW54 JOU, 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 HW54 JOU registered?

HW54 JOU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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