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HK05 BPY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,558 mi
Last recorded132,558 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 132,558 miles

Offside Front fog light missing

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

engine under cover fitted

high level brake light not working

oil leaks

wipers smearing

Nearside Front inner rack joint play in shaft advise replace

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,283 miles

front bumper damaged

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 16 Apr 2015 122,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bumper damaged

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,203 miles

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

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)

Rear silencer rubber hanger getting poor.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer rubber hanger getting poor.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Apr 2012 90,885 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,518 miles

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

Slight play in o/side trackrod

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Slight play in o/side trackrod

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,673 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 49,280 miles

brake fluid low

front tyres wearing

Pass 23 May 2008 35,356 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 May 2008 35,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

slight play steering rack

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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HK05 BPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey 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 HK05 BPY, 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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HK05 BPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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