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HK05 XLS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,276 miles

x2 rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,660 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,653 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up wheel assembly very loose. further inspection (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,604 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front Fixing Point (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,607 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 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)

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 XLS 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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

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

Is HK05 XLS safe to buy?

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