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HK05 BUF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,699 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on o/s/f inner track/rod joint

Fail 20 Jun 2016 96,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on o/s/f inner track/rod joint

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,876 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front number plate slightly obscured with paint

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,083 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 BUF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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