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HF05 KKU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,245 mi
Last recorded181,245 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 KKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 181,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 181,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 180,260 miles

battery loose

rear row seats missing at time of test

Fail 29 May 2015 180,260 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery loose

rear row seats missing at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 177,583 miles

centre rear brake light inop.

centre rear seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated but no play

o/s/r axle bush deteriorated but no play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 177,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear brake light inop.

centre rear seat belt buckle missing

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated but no play

o/s/r axle bush deteriorated but no play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 177,459 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 166,673 miles

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

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

Slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Unable to fully inspect centre rear seatbelt

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 4 May 2011 166,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Unable to fully inspect centre rear seatbelt

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 13 May 2010 135,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 135,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 100,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,424 miles

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 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)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

horn is slightly quieter than normal

n\s\r and centre rear seats belts unable to check because of fixed medical cage as vehicle is an ambulance

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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HF05 KKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF05 KKU, 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 HF05 KKU registered?

HF05 KKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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