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HK05 XSB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XSB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch/door slightly dented

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

service light on dash

Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch/door slightly dented

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

service light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

oil leak

parking brake efficiency just met at 18%

Fail 8 Mar 2016 98,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

oil leak

parking brake efficiency just met at 18%

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,713 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2010 50,857 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,506 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,505 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XSB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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