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BK05 KLF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

171,264 mi
Last recorded171,264 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 171,264 miles

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

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

parking brake effort only just met repair or adjustment required

Pass 23 Sep 2023 169,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 166,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 166,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 164,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside damage to full sill

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 164,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside damage to full sill

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,581 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 162,580 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 160,384 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 160,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 158,090 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 158,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 154,856 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 21 Oct 2017 154,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working came on when lightly tapped (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,914 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 144,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 144,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,676 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 116,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Oct 2012 116,532 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs badly lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,164 miles

slight play in n/s rackend

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,164 miles

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

slight play in n/s rackend

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,152 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,106 miles

slight play in offside front tie rod

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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BK05 KLF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BK05 KLF, 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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BK05 KLF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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