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HK05 ZWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ZWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,909 miles

Centre and rear rubber exhaust mounts perished.

N/S/R , N/S/F , O/S/F wheel rims have flatspots to inner rims.

Nearside Front Power window inoperable.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Some roughness to top mount on lock to lock test. (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S discs poor condition . corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Movement in rack / tie rod balljoint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS cable securing bracket missing. Cable chafing on lower wishbone. (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower balljoint boot torn. Water ingress to balljoint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit over 20% of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre and rear rubber exhaust mounts perished.

N/S/R , N/S/F , O/S/F wheel rims have flatspots to inner rims.

Nearside Front Power window inoperable.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Some roughness to top mount on lock to lock test. (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S discs poor condition . corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f rack end has play in joint

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,743 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,690 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,785 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to both rear discs

hand brake on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

HK05 ZWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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