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HK05 FFM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,732 mi
Last recorded121,732 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 118,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,293 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,291 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,108 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting spliting

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,183 miles

rear discs getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,815 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,379 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,379 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,426 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,726 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,726 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,083 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at both ends

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 FFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

HK05 FFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HK05 FFM safe to buy?

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