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HK05 JAO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,751 mi
Last recorded102,751 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,217 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,151 miles

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

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

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 29 Nov 2016 87,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,284 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,515 miles

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 5 Dec 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

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 JAO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

HK05 JAO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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