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HK05 XRX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cuts in tread

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cuts in tread

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,719 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,346 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,345 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,498 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,366 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 45,295 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,882 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,406 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 XRX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

HK05 XRX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is HK05 XRX safe to buy?

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