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HK05 HGA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,206 mi
Last recorded217,206 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 217,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

cracks in front windscreen

engine rough running

flat spot damage to n/s/r wheel rim

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rad leaking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Jan 2020 204,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flat spot damage to both n/s wheel rims

high level brake light missing

rear wiper not working

Pass 5 Feb 2019 191,370 miles

headlamp lenses discolouring

high level brake light missing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear wiper not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres front to rear axles

Fail 1 Feb 2019 191,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses discolouring

high level brake light missing

rear wiper not working

Pass 25 Jan 2018 177,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp lenses deteriorating

high level brake light missing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f road wheel damaged" flat spots"

rear wiper not working

Pass 2 Feb 2017 165,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f inner wheel arch panel loose and damaged

oil leak

rad leaking

rear wiper not working

Fail 26 Jan 2017 165,799 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f inner wheel arch panel loose and damaged

oil leak

rad leaking

rear wiper not working

Pass 6 Feb 2016 153,317 miles

all brake discs corroding

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

chips in front windscreen

rear wash and wiper not working

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Feb 2015 140,963 miles

all brake discs corroding

all rear seats folded down parshal check done on seatbelts

all wheel trims missing

chips in front windscreen

exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 117,973 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,902 miles

play/wear in sterring rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,916 miles

slight movement in both front track rod steering arms

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,760 miles

Advise front brake discs are heavily liped and corroded

Advise rear brake discs are heavily liped and corroded

Advise slight play in both front inner track rods

Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Advise front brake discs are heavily liped and corroded

Advise rear brake discs are heavily liped and corroded

Advise slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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 HGA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

HK05 HGA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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