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HK05 EVU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 119,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,523 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 114,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,500 miles

Brake fluid deteriating.

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

Rear Brake disks - corrosion.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s rack out-put. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 106,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault D066 (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid deteriating.

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

Rear Brake disks - corrosion.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s rack out-put. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,466 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s rack out-put arm joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 103,398 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s rack out-up arms. (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 98,440 miles

Engine oil leak - upper, rear.

Front Tyre wear.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack out-put arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack out-put arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,893 miles

N/s & O/s front steering rack output joins - slight play.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 83,419 miles

N/s & O/s front steering rack output joints - slight play.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,872 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,515 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 59,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 51,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,370 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,948 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 EVU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

HK05 EVU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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