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HK05 XPZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,469 mi
Last recorded123,469 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,469 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,106 miles

Back Exhaust mount loose

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,982 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,982 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,771 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front Wiper Blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,027 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 XPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

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