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HK05 XSG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XSG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 100,350 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats at time of test

slight scratching on windscreen drivers view not impaired

Fail 18 May 2016 100,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats at time of test

slight scratching on windscreen drivers view not impaired

Pass 12 May 2015 94,133 miles

Different Size Tyres Fitted Front And Rear

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front cv boot perished

Fail 11 May 2015 94,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front cv boot perished

Pass 12 May 2014 84,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 84,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,697 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)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,696 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)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,612 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,513 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,446 miles

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)

exhaust heat shield broken and rubbing on exhaust

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside front plastic cover under wheel arch broken exposing broken wires

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in steering

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

exhaust heat shield broken and rubbing on exhaust

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside front plastic cover under wheel arch broken exposing broken wires

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in steering

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,335 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 XSG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

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

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