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FD05 HKO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,099 mi
Last recorded138,099 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four front and back slight crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four front and back slight crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,031 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipe to rear (osr) corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch shield loose

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever taped up

Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,281 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

handbrake lever taped up

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,232 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing and low on tread

nearside rear brake binding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,072 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,356 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,655 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 81,342 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,009 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,027 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 56,383 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 36,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,224 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,407 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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FD05 HKO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD05 HKO, 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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FD05 HKO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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