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HF05 BKU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,800 mi
Last recorded168,800 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,800 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting broken retained only by safety strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn to 3mm advise replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens haizing over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens haizing over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing light damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 168,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting broken retained only by safety strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn to 3mm advise replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens haizing over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens haizing over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing light damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 164,939 miles

Central exhaust center rubber mounting broken

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack joint has play ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 164,939 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens hazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens hazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust center rubber mounting broken

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack joint has play ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 162,516 miles

Central Exhaust mounting broken but still adequately

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn low 3mm remain (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment cracking noise from upper attachment area on lock to lock check (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 162,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust mounting broken but still adequately

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn low 3mm remain (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm also worn more outer edge + multiple shallow cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment cracking noise from upper attachment area on lock to lock check (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 153,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bindng slight

Fail 27 Jul 2016 153,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop coil spring fowling bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button mechanism faulty (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bindng slight

Pass 21 Jul 2015 144,706 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 144,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,084 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2014 132,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,884 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,327 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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HF05 BKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HF05 BKU, 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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HF05 BKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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