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GF55 HCK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,542 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service/change oil soon message on

tyre valve assemblies deteriorating/cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front valance/underbody cover loose

service/change oil soon message on

tyre valve assemblies deteriorating/cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,561 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 82,544 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,286 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/rtyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,145 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,432 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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GF55 HCK 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF55 HCK, 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 GF55 HCK registered?

GF55 HCK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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