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HK05 EGE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 45,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,789 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 38,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both lower ball joints worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clicking noise found when steering lock to lock

Fail 26 Jul 2013 29,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clicking noise found when steering lock to lock

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler flap damaged

horn poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 18,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,766 miles

front pads worn thin.

nearside front wheel rim damaged inner

offside front wheel rim damaged inner.

Pass 10 May 2010 48,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

silght play in nearside rack end

Pass 11 May 2009 37,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,000 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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HK05 EGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK05 EGE, 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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HK05 EGE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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