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HD54 KZJ

2005 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 KZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to inspect wheel fasteners /wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings fractured and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to inspect wheel fasteners /wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,240 miles

All exhaust rubbers split but exhaust is still supported

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 111,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

All exhaust rubbers split but exhaust is still supported

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,423 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak above gearbox

Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak above gearbox

n,s tail lamp has 50% of light sources not illuminating.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has slight deteriation

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT WEAR ON THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,816 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,983 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,384 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the iner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,365 miles

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

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,521 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,152 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 30,152 miles

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

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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HD54 KZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HD54 KZJ, 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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HD54 KZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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