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HT05 KSJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 102,471 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,468 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension noisy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,681 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 97,681 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,926 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 90,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm legal limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x NAILS IN TREAD ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,315 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,700 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,942 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

o/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,942 miles

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

o/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,951 miles

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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HT05 KSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT05 KSJ, 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 HT05 KSJ registered?

HT05 KSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 KSJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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