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BD55 HMK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,303 mi
Last recorded137,303 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,303 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 114,105 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 114,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front suspension top mount noisey / grabbing when steering turned

nearside rear inner wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear shockabsorber corroding

offside front suspension top mount noisy / grabbing when steering turned

offside rear shockabsorber corroding

rear discs poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front suspension top mount noisey / grabbing when steering turned

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear inner wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear shockabsorber corroding

offside front suspension top mount noisy / grabbing when steering turned

offside rear shockabsorber corroding

rear brake discs lipped and tarnished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,971 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from cluch/flywheel inside gearbox housing

upper engine mount and lower torque arm worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 71,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,352 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light is on

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,133 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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BD55 HMK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 HMK, 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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BD55 HMK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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