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HK05 XTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,266 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2016 92,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jun 2015 86,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2014 79,310 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,310 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,005 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,005 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,375 miles

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

Offside rear disc in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 59,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear disc in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,182 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Steering rack slight wear noted both sides

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,180 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Steering rack slight wear noted both sides

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,150 miles

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre in very poor condition and has 2 nails

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2010 36,150 miles

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

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre in very poor condition and has 2 nails

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,118 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear slightly binding

offside front wheel rim slight damage

rear brakes uneven

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,594 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 XTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

Is HK05 XTZ safe to buy?

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