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EJ05 HKP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,568 mi
Last recorded141,568 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 141,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 141,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,268 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 135,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,234 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member bent

o/s/f top shock mount bearing deteriorated

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

various minor chips to screen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member bent

o/s/f top shock mount bearing deteriorated

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

various minor chips to screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti-roll bar rubbing on offside front chassis

front crossmember and air con condensor damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 110,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to limit and deteriorated

front anti-roll bar rubbing on offside front chassis

front crossmember and air con condensor damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2012 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,589 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,386 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,302 miles

advised very slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

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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EJ05 HKP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ05 HKP, 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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EJ05 HKP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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