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HV05 ZSK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,431 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 93,410 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,272 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both tyres ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,213 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Nail in tyre both tyres ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,232 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,232 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,526 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,105 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 53,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,317 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZSK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

HV05 ZSK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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