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HK05 FHG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,404 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 112,372 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 74,618 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 74,618 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2013 70,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 70,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,370 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,369 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat is not securely strapped in

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 FHG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

HK05 FHG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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