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HK05 HHE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,031 mi
Last recorded207,031 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 207,031 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper is slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 207,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper is slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 192,366 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 192,366 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 188,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 187,331 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 185,807 miles

Offside front top mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 183,866 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2018 181,799 miles

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,456 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Top Engine Mount Worn/Dropped

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,703 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,527 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,527 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 HHE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

HK05 HHE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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