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HK05 FBA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,697 mi
Last recorded119,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,547 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 118,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,028 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,970 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 92,970 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front brake binding slightly

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 32,733 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2009 32,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,617 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 FBA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

HK05 FBA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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