CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK05 EHL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,142 mi
Last recorded148,142 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 148,142 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake req service/adjustment just met requirements

Fail 29 May 2018 148,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded end section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rubber support mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake req service/adjustment just met requirements

Pass 22 May 2017 126,852 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 May 2017 126,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

wear in o/s steering rack end joint

Pass 23 May 2016 117,231 miles

front brake pads may be getting worn

front tyres wearing on edges

slight movement in o/s rack end joint

some brake pipes just starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2015 105,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads may be getting low.

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall, worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre cracking up.

slight play in both front wheels.

some brake pipes rusting slightly.

Pass 15 May 2015 105,168 miles

front brake pads may be getting low.

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall, worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre cracking up.

slight play in both front wheels.

some brake pipes rusting slightly.

Pass 23 May 2014 92,758 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

front brake pads may be getting low.

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall.

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly.

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel.

slight play in both front wheels.

Fail 23 May 2014 92,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

front brake pads may be getting low.

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall.

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly.

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel.

slight play in both front wheels.

Fail 22 May 2013 80,569 miles

10% imbalance on front brakes.

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake pads may be gtting low.

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall.

rear brake pads may be getting low.

slight play in both front wheels.

Pass 22 May 2013 80,569 miles

10% imbalance on front brakes.

front brake pads may be gtting low.

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall.

rear brake pads may be getting low.

slight play in both front wheels.

Fail 19 May 2012 66,228 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2012 66,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 51,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,323 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,019 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2009 26,019 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 18,976 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 18,976 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK05 EHL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK05 EHL?

You can check the full history of HK05 EHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK05 EHL registered?

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

Is HK05 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 EHL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK05 EHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK05 EHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.