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HK05 MDY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,938 mi
Last recorded119,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 119,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,610 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 93,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on.

thorn in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,627 miles

Airbag light on dash.

Child seats fitted to rear, unable to fully inspect adult belts.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front tyre 2mm.

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Airbag light on dash.

Child seats fitted to rear, unable to fully inspect adult belts.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front tyre 2mm.

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front wheel bauckled in 2 places

n/s number plate light came on with a tap

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,195 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads low

slight bauckle in o/s front wheel on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads low

slight bauckle in o/s front wheel on inner edge

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 MDY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

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

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