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HK05 XJA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,072 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 70,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,473 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH tie rods have slight play in inner joints to steering rack ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both light clusters have condensation on the inside of the lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 64,202 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light / parking light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH tie rods have slight play in inner joints to steering rack ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with chalk ()

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both light clusters have condensation on the inside of the lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH nearside and offside tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,827 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,473 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,691 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 28,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,914 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 XJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

HK05 XJA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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