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HV05 WKX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage offside front wing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 116,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage offside front wing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,099 miles

EML On

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S Wing Damage

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 109,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML On

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S Wing Damage

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,356 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

tape on damage wing nearside

Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,633 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering rack considerably worn.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 92,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering rack considerably worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,572 miles

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

s/rack clicking from lock to lock

unable to see b/pads

Fail 28 May 2010 80,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

s/rack clicking from lock to lock

unable to see b/pads

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 66,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 66,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,028 miles

n/s body sill badly damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s body sill badly damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

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 WKX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc 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 HV05 WKX, 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 HV05 WKX registered?

HV05 WKX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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