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HK05 XKE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 73,713 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 73,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,610 miles

bothrear tyres just legal

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

bothrear tyres just legal

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,954 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service light on

Slight damage to windscreen caused by wipers

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

slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,035 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service light on

Slight damage to windscreen caused by wipers

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

slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs very corroded on inner face

offside front tyre H rated not W rated

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

slight play both inner steering arm inner loints

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,731 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs very corroded on inner face

offside front tyre H rated not W rated

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

slight play both inner steering arm inner loints

Fail 26 Mar 2011 49,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both wipers split on ends

slight plat both steering arm inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,979 miles

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

both wipers split on ends

slight plat both steering arm inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,908 miles

slight play in both steering axial joints

Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both steering axial joints

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,766 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XKE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

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

Is HK05 XKE safe to buy?

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