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2005 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,393 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lights innop

Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,393 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lights innop

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front seat tilt faulty

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

tailgate release button worn

Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front seat tilt faulty

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

tailgate release button worn

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,481 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Reverse lights innop

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights innop

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,455 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,062 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,174 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,563 miles

damage to nearside front wing

front number plate damaged

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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HK05 EBD is a 2005 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HK05 EBD, 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 HK05 EBD registered?

HK05 EBD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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