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HN55 VZK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,500 miles

exhaust rubbers perished and cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 85,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,566 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 69,566 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,319 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 633,096 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Front Steering Rack Inner Bush Has Slight Play

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

N/S Steering Rack Internal Bush Has Alot Of Vertical Play, This Is Not Apparent During The Normal Test Methods

Fail 27 Dec 2013 63,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S Front Steering Rack Inner Bush Has Slight Play

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

N/S Steering Rack Internal Bush Has Alot Of Vertical Play, This Is Not Apparent During The Normal Test Methods

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,555 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in ns inner steering tie rod

advise slight play in nsr hub

Fail 31 Dec 2012 52,555 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in ns inner steering tie rod

advise slight play in nsr hub

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,550 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,836 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 39,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre size 205 / 55 / 16 ZR

Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre size 205 / 55 / 16 ZR

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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HN55 VZK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HN55 VZK, 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 HN55 VZK registered?

HN55 VZK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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