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HK05 XKD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,217 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f pads worn more than n/s/f

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f pads worn more than n/s/f

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,809 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,666 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,666 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,722 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 35,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

service warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,273 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

service warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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