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HK05 GEU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,906 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge low and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Rear Both tyres cracking

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,905 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge low and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Rear Both tyres cracking

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,000 miles

stone chip in windscreen but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,000 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,804 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 101,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 98,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,613 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 GEU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GEU, 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 GEU registered?

HK05 GEU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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