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DN05 HKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 HKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 172,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 172,483 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 158,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 158,278 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 142,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 142,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 134,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre sidewall damage

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 134,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre sidewall damage

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 124,396 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 114,220 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass cracked.

Pass 23 May 2009 89,253 miles

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

excessive body damage to near side rear wheel arch

middle exhaust mount perished

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 89,253 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

excessive body damage to near side rear wheel arch

middle exhaust mount perished

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 63,224 miles

tyre tread on n/s rear tyre low, 2mm only. size ~ 195/65.15.T.

Fail 22 May 2008 63,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre tread on n/s rear tyre low, 2mm only. size ~ 195/65.15.T.

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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DN05 HKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN05 HKZ, 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 DN05 HKZ registered?

DN05 HKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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