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HK05 XAF

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 107,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,481 miles

Front Lower Undertray loose but not likely to fall

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 102,478 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Lower Undertray loose but not likely to fall

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,844 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer edge/ sidewall/wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre / deep cut in sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top suspension mounting bushes/bearings are becoming worn

Fail 21 Dec 2019 92,834 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 both / inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer edge/ sidewall/wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre / deep cut in sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top suspension mounting bushes/bearings are becoming worn

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,900 miles

Canter exhaust rubber deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner rack knuckle

Slight play in offside front inner rack knuckle

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear rubber broken (7.1.1)

Canter exhaust rubber deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner rack knuckle

Slight play in offside front inner rack knuckle

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,253 miles

corrosion underside

offside and nearside front top mounting bearings deteriorated

radiator leaking coolant

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,909 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertray Covers Fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

Undertray Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,757 miles

rearmost exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 41,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,007 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 XAF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

HK05 XAF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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