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HK05 EDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,210 mi
Last recorded149,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 149,210 miles

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

Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,365 miles

front discs coroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,875 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wear suspected in rear lower engine mount, obscured by engine undertray

Fail 6 Jun 2017 130,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wear suspected in rear lower engine mount, obscured by engine undertray

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,851 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,851 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,065 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 101,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,091 miles

child seat fitted at offside rear.

rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 12 May 2012 83,504 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

Pass 12 May 2011 78,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009
Pass 9 May 2008 28,638 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn low 2-3mm

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 EDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

HK05 EDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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