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HK05 XXD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

battery dead

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in nearside inner rack end ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,034 miles

service/fault light is on

both inner rackend ball joints have play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight wear in steering system.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight wear in steering system.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,131 miles

ofside headlight pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,995 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre

slight play in stteering

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,478 miles

both rear tyres worn

offside drive gaitor come off

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,584 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 21,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,727 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 XXD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

HK05 XXD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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