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HK05 YFO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre distorted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,319 miles

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

air conditioning pipe at pump broken

bad oil leak from engine

nearside rear tyre punctured

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air conditioning pipe at pump broken

bad oil leak from engine

nearside rear tyre punctured

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,133 miles

front number plate damaged.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 54,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 31,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,780 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 YFO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

HK05 YFO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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