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HK05 HGD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,245 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 138,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 125,898 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 125,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 122,393 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 122,393 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 118,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,790 miles

O/S Rear tyre slight worn on outside wall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Rear tyre slight worn on outside wall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,807 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,383 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,719 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play at offside and nearside front wheels(suspect inner track rods)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play at offside and nearside front wheels(suspect inner track rods)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,512 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 HGD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

HK05 HGD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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