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FE55 HKD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,076 mi
Last recorded67,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,350 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen.

passenger side airbag switched off at time of test (light on dash)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 42,350 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers smearing windscreen.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,491 miles

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

eml malfunction light on dash

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

Fail 1 Dec 2012 35,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eml malfunction light on dash

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 29,372 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,713 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 22,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

all brake discs excessively deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,952 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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FE55 HKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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