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HK05 FJO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside deterioration on head light lens.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s o/s front inner track rod joints light play.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track rod joint.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre tread.

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,361 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,890 miles

Nearside Front slight poor dipped beam pattern

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Also noisy when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy ,creak and also knocking noise from rack area ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,934 miles

Nearside Front poor dipped beam pattern

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy when turned and ball bearings falling out (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise/creak/knock also heard from rack area ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 81,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough cracking noise from steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,930 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively rough cracking noise (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,548 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,490 miles

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

Offside 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 4 Aug 2011 58,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

HK05 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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