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HK05 XPH

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,128 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,263 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,618 miles

oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f mirror

Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under guards and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,300 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/s/f (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play on both inner rack ends

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,940 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working side lights both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Front (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,845 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,559 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2012 45,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

timing belt due

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,844 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 29,844 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,728 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 XPH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

HK05 XPH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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