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HK05 GBY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 GBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,059 miles

Fuel tank coated in fluid, no sign of fuel leak or smell of fuel.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Archway (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp operation adversely affected by operation of another lamp

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge & o/s/r (also slightly cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 113,998 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank coated in fluid, no sign of fuel leak or smell of fuel.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Archway (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp operation adversely affected by operation of another lamp

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge & o/s/r (also slightly cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,439 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front n/s & o/s inner steering arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorated

fuel tank coated in fluid, but not leaking at time of test

steering lock deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front n/s & o/s inner steering arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorated

fuel tank coated in fluid, but not leaking at time of test

steering lock deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,987 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front n/s & o/s inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

diesel tank coated in fluid, but no leak found

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken end tang (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,628 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear foot brake & hand brake only just legal requirment

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 62,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,318 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,073 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

offside rear brake slight bind

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 GBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

HK05 GBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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