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HK05 GFX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 GFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side sur face cuts

Fail 17 Sep 2016 84,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side sur face cuts

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

steering rack tie rod slightly play o/s

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,829 miles

o/s n/s rear tyers sur face crackes

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s n/s rear tyers sur face crackes

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,004 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 46,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine misfire. Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front tyre wearing low

Slight misting on O/S and N/S rear shock absorbers

Fail 12 Mar 2011 41,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front tyre wearing low

Slight misting on O/S and N/S rear shock absorbers

front pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,648 miles

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

Slight play detected in O/S steering arm when wheels elevated from floor

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,422 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 30,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre is on 1.6 mm legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,282 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

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 GFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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