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HK05 HUA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light cluster damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 74,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear shocker observer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,197 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2021 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer not working fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,043 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 51,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 51,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 46,994 miles

offside engine mounting slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 42,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 38,091 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2011 37,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,889 miles

Both front wiper blades are splitting.

Offside front strut top bearing is a little creaky when turning lock to lock.

Fail 26 May 2009 25,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper blades are splitting.

Offside front strut top bearing is a little creaky when turning lock to lock.

Pass 1 May 2008 21,875 miles

Offside headlamp was aimed too low - readjusted during test.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

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 HUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

HK05 HUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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