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HK05 OLU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,071 mi
Last recorded140,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 129,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rack and pinion joint free play

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 119,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,071 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,271 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 74,545 miles

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

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

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,634 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 31,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,603 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 OLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

HK05 OLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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