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HK05 ZRF

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,255 mi
Last recorded141,255 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ZRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,255 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured - Front/Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,258 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Worn to excess (replacement advised & steering geometry correction) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 131,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak Cap off hose (engine block) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has grease residue

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Splayed beam due to excess oxidization (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Layers on central and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak Cap off hose (engine block) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has grease residue

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From unions (midway) to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,240 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,829 miles

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

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

shields and covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,776 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,539 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 29,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,458 miles

rear seat bace loose

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 ZRF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

HK05 ZRF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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