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HK05 FFV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,617 mi
Last recorded136,617 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 136,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside steering arm has play

offside steering arm has play

Fail 10 Jun 2013 136,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside steering arm has play

offside steering arm has play

Fail 13 Mar 2012 125,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front disc pads getting low

nearside front tyre near wear bars

some corrosion n/s/r disc

some play steering rack

some wear offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,220 miles

front disc pads getting low

nearside front tyre near wear bars

some corrosion n/s/r disc

some play steering rack

some wear offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,251 miles

rear brake discs some corrosion

slight play steering rack both sides

Fail 27 Jan 2011 114,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake discs some corrosion

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,698 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 107,698 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,477 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 95,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FFV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

HK05 FFV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is HK05 FFV safe to buy?

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