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HK05 HVB

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,315 mi
Last recorded166,315 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 166,315 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 166,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 152,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 152,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 134,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 134,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,549 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,549 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,655 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,634 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,047 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 41,577 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,098 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 HVB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

HK05 HVB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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