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HK05 LCE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 90,513 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,878 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,187 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,185 miles

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

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

o/s h/lamp & both no plate lights dull

Pass 6 May 2016 64,321 miles

both no/plate lights dull

Pass 8 May 2015 59,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,330 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,410 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,368 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,591 miles

SLIGHT CRACKS IN BOTTOM OFF TREADS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

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 LCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

HK05 LCE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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