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HK05 ZCU

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,705 mi
Last recorded134,705 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ZCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 134,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen damaged swept area less than 40mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, non testable item, advise replacement ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 134,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen damaged swept area less than 40mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, non testable item, advise replacement ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 119,541 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 119,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 112,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 104,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 86,053 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 86,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 80,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 80,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,827 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013
Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,614 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 ZCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

HK05 ZCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HK05 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 ZCU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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