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HK05 XSM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,517 mi
Last recorded143,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,517 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

play in steering o/s/ n/s

Fail 30 Jul 2019 143,517 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

play in steering o/s/ n/s

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,574 miles

all shocks rusty

heat shield requires work

play in o/s and n/s steering

Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,974 miles

brake pads wearing

play in n/s steering

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 102,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose in holder

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

grease around o/s/f hub area

n/s/f a/b/s wire adrift

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to front number plate

slight play/wear in steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,256 miles

Battery insecure

Near side front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2011 77,256 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Near side front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,072 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 XSM 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 75%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

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