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HK05 XPL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,466 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

heat sheild loose

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,377 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

heat sheild loose

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,511 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,445 miles

slight play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,485 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 XPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

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

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