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HK05 VLD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VLD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 155,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front minor play in steering arm/rack arm

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 132,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front minor play in steering arm/rack arm

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 130,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 120,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,567 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,357 miles

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

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

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

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

steel wheel rim fitted n/s rear

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,569 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 44,180 miles

2x nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2009 44,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

2x nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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 VLD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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