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HK05 FKA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,596 mi
Last recorded206,596 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 206,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 189,887 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) plus some wear in end of rack ()

Offside Rear slight drag

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 189,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) plus some wear in end of rack ()

Offside Rear slight drag

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 175,375 miles

hand brake button sticking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 175,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake button sticking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 161,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loss

Pass 10 Dec 2014 147,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 147,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,115 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 133,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,980 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,424 miles

both n/s & o/s inner steering rack ends have slight play

rear brake disks pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both n/s & o/s inner steering rack ends have slight play

rear brake disks pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,246 miles

slight play in steering rack [o/s and n/s ]

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,294 miles

nearside number plate light dim

play in both sides of steering rack

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,903 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 FKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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