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HK05 FJY

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 118,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 111,160 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 111,127 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,462 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,658 miles

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

slight play offside inner steering arm

Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front windows do not open !!

both rear wheels stiff to turn (possible brake fault)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front windows do not open !!

both rear wheels stiff to turn (possible brake fault)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,182 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play at n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play at n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,277 miles

rear wiper has the blade missing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear wiper has the blade missing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,182 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2010 57,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,938 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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