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HK05 XPJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,773 miles

Abnormal front brake pad wear visible, unable to fully assess inner brake pads with wheels in place

Both front headlamps some deterioration of lens

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter slightly loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip to drivers side of screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Jul 2017 128,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abnormal front brake pad wear visible, unable to fully assess inner brake pads with wheels in place

Both front headlamps some deterioration of lens

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter slightly loose

Play evident in steering system during play under load inspection

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip to drivers side of screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joints - gaiter slightly loose, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,627 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,651 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 96,665 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 96,665 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,734 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,263 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 XPJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

HK05 XPJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is HK05 XPJ safe to buy?

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