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HK05 HLW

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,532 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018
Fail 18 Jun 2018

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 80,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 79,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside steering rack end/ track rod has play

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside steering rack end/ track rod has play

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,089 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

play on o/s steering rack

rear pads look worn

rear wiper torn

front discs very worn and kicking

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

oil leak

play on o/s steering rack

rear pads look worn

rear wiper torn

o/s/f tyre worn

front discs very worn and kicking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,795 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,786 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,713 miles

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

various damage to bodywork

Fail 14 Jun 2008 34,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads worn low

various damage to bodywork

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 HLW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

HK05 HLW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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