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HK05 XUC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside steering system has slight play

Offside wiper blade damaged but still clears screen

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,446 miles

Offside Front 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside steering system has slight play

Offside wiper blade damaged but still clears screen

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight ware on outer edge

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

Offside Front slight ware on inner edge

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

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slight ware on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front slight ware on inner edge

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

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,536 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 29 May 2012 50,373 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 50,370 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 45,508 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT.

Pass 25 May 2010 40,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,106 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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 XUC 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 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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

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

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