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HK05 MKC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 MKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TO CORDS INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AS LOTS PLAY SOME PLAY IN LOWER BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable strip check INNER ROD END OR PLAY IN RACK BEHIND GAITER 3 AND 9 AS LOTS P[LAY (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,350 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,450 miles

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

slight wear in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 May 2011 55,240 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 May 2010 49,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side steering rack end

Fail 25 May 2010 49,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 40,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads low (2mm)

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 MKC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

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