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HK54 VGM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,467 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board due to exhaust (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake light not working

Pass 13 May 2019 80,370 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,172 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,616 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,710 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 30,816 miles

Nearside Front 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 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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HK54 VGM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK54 VGM, 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 HK54 VGM registered?

HK54 VGM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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