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HK05 HDU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,947 miles

advanced wear nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Aug 2016 125,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advanced wear nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 118,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,430 miles

advanced wear front brake pads

advanced wear offside front lower suspension swivel joint

both front inner wheel rims damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2014 11,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced wear front brake pads

advanced wear offside front lower suspension swivel joint

both front inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,156 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,390 miles

see last advice sheet test no.810449970112

Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

some play in os steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,263 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,263 miles

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

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

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 HDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

HK05 HDU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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