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HK05 FJA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,484 mi
Last recorded99,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,335 miles

Some fluctuation on front braking efforts.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,333 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Some fluctuation on front braking efforts.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,826 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,045 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,421 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 FJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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