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HK05 MGU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,279 mi
Last recorded93,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,279 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 85,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,855 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,516 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Steering rack wear noted both sides

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Steering rack wear noted both sides

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,329 miles

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs worn

interior mirror not secure

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs worn

interior mirror not secure

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,315 miles

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

crack in windscreen

handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,380 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 MGU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

HK05 MGU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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