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HK05 JCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,499 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 74,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,581 miles

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

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

park brake performance only just met

Fail 20 Oct 2017 70,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

park brake performance only just met

Pass 11 May 2016 64,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,428 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,788 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,259 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,827 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 JCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

HK05 JCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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