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HK05 XOB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,415 mi
Last recorded132,415 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [and slightly cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,492 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ABS wire partially insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to back (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

screen wash jets partially blocked but provide sufficient washer fluid

Fail 17 Oct 2019 123,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ABS wire partially insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also has a nail and on 3mm (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

screen wash jets partially blocked but provide sufficient washer fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2017 119,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 119,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,676 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 108,378 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 107,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,429 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,722 miles

both rear tyre's worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,647 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,296 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 XOB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

HK05 XOB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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