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FE55 HKC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 104,219 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre quite badly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre quite badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both side (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,849 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,849 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,867 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 49,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,649 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 27,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,739 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 21,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FE55 HKC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FE55 HKC, 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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FE55 HKC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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