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HK05 HZF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower-rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower-rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

central brake light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,884 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,825 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joints (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn outer edge/suspect tracking fault (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn outer edge/suspect tracking fault (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,401 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 62,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,566 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,981 miles

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

child seat fitted osf

Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,981 miles

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

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

child seat fitted osf

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,630 miles

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

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

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

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

advise brake inspection cannot see brake pads through wheels to be sure ok

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,630 miles

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

advise brake inspection cannot see brake pads through wheels to be sure ok

Fail 30 Jun 2010 31,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,826 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 HZF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

HK05 HZF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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