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HK05 WJV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,928 mi
Last recorded91,928 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 91,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 91,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust shield loose

Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,728 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,783 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,363 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,468 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,468 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,523 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WJV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

HK05 WJV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is HK05 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 WJV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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