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HK05 YFM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,864 miles

steering rack slight play n/s o/s

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,851 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,894 miles

Both steering rack joints have slight play.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both steering rack joints have slight play.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,834 miles

Both steering rack joints have slight play.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,930 miles

Both track rod joints have slight play.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,930 miles

Both track rod joints have slight play.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

HK05 YFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is HK05 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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