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HV05 KHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,975 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,087 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s more (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,678 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,180 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,180 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,020 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGE ON OUTER BEAD

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OLD WIPER DAMAGE TO SCREEN

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer LARGE C.V.J. BOOT CLIP IS NOT FULLY TIGHT

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

UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE BAY COVERS OBSCURING ITEMS

Fail 15 Aug 2015 76,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGE ON OUTER BEAD

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OLD WIPER DAMAGE TO SCREEN

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer LARGE C.V.J. BOOT CLIP IS NOT FULLY TIGHT

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

UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE BAY COVERS OBSCURING ITEMS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,417 miles

eng.fault light on

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,417 miles

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

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

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

eng.fault light on

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,951 miles

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

eng.light on

slight play o/s rack

windscreen marked

Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

eng.light on

slight play o/s rack

windscreen marked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,604 miles

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

n/s/f under wing bulb cover missing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,604 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f under wing bulb cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,798 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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HV05 KHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV05 KHJ, 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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HV05 KHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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