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HK05 MHX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel rim has flat spot damage

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 141,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel rim has flat spot damage

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,469 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,712 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,752 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,145 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,693 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r window stuck down

oil leak ?

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,006 miles

o/s/r window stuck down

oil leak ?

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,508 miles

coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,737 miles

chips in front windscreen

front wiper blades split

n/s mirror body slight damage

slight play in steering rack end ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,645 miles

all brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,645 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 May 2008 33,204 miles

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

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)

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

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 MHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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