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HJ55 KHG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 117,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box bracket rubber deteriorated but still secure

center exhaust pipe bracket rubber deteriorated but still secure

front wipers smear screen

Fail 1 May 2015 117,279 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box bracket rubber deteriorated but still secure

center exhaust pipe bracket rubber deteriorated but still secure

front wipers smear screen

Pass 12 May 2014 99,949 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 99,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre balding on edges / o/s/f worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,989 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,989 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,695 miles

nail offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 8 May 2012 77,694 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nail offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,160 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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HJ55 KHG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ55 KHG, 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 HJ55 KHG registered?

HJ55 KHG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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