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HX05 HDG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

negative battery lead insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner track rod excess play

Offside Front inner track rod excess play

Pass 2 Aug 2015 102,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise replace steering rack tie rods

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre low in centre raised tread,advise replace

Fail 2 Aug 2015 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise replace steering rack tie rods

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre low in centre raised tread,advise replace

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,314 miles

Age cracks in in O.S.R tyre.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades split at tips.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2013 88,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2013 88,052 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 78,422 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 May 2011 70,736 miles

Drivers sunvisor slightly dropping down

Nearside front cv boot pin hole cut

Nearside front track rod slight movement

Offside front track rod has movement

Fail 4 May 2011 70,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drivers sunvisor slightly dropping down

Nearside front cv boot pin hole cut

Nearside front track rod slight movement

Offside front track rod has movement

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front track rod slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front track rod slight movement

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,214 miles

play in rack

rear brake discs

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,211 miles

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

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

play in rack

rear brake discs

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,073 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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HX05 HDG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX05 HDG, 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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HX05 HDG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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