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KH05 FKX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 FKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 75,551 miles

n/s/front tyre heavily perished

o/s/front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear silencer mount broken

Fail 6 May 2016 75,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/front tyre heavily perished

o/s/front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,507 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

engine management light on dash

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail

Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,997 miles

Centre silencer mount broken secured by strap

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

Rear silencer mount broken secured by strap

Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre silencer mount broken secured by strap

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

Rear silencer mount broken secured by strap

Fail 19 Jul 2011 56,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,012 miles

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,413 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,633 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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KH05 FKX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KH05 FKX, 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 KH05 FKX registered?

KH05 FKX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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