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HT05 KYG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,504 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,746 miles

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.7mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 1.8mm

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,745 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.7mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 1.8mm

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,336 miles

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r roadwheels on inner and outer edges

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake pads 50% worn

play in o/s steering rack inner joint recommend attention

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 25 Apr 2014 99,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r roadwheels on inner and outer edges

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake pads 50% worn

o/s headlamp aim not tested due to not working

play in o/s steering rack inner joint recommend attention

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under wheel arches covered

Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under wheel arches covered

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,895 miles

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,890 miles

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

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)

wear in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,577 miles

slight play in both steering arms to rack

Fail 5 May 2009 51,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 37,118 miles

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

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 KYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HT05 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

HT05 KYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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