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HK05 BUW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,496 miles

Accident damage on nearside outer sill + offside rear quarter panel

Both front shock absorber dust boots split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in both steering rack ball joints

Fail 18 May 2018 85,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Accident damage on nearside outer sill + offside rear quarter panel

Both front shock absorber dust boots split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in both steering rack ball joints

Pass 18 May 2017 72,241 miles

accident damage on nearside sill

both front shock absorber dust boots split

brake fluid low

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion on offside rear brake disc

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear brake binding

wiper blades split

Fail 11 May 2017 72,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage on nearside sill

both front shock absorber dust boots split

brake fluid low

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion on offside rear brake disc

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear brake binding

wiper blades split

Pass 24 May 2016 57,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,854 miles

number four spark plug coil pack - securing bolt broken - coil sitting loosely on top of plug

rear brake discs quite worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,283 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm 195/65R15H91

Offside front tyre 2mm 195/65R15H91

Offside rear tyre 3mm 195/65R15H91

Rear brakes have very slight binding

Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,313 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm 195/65R15H91

Offside front tyre 2mm 195/65R15H91

Offside rear tyre 3mm 195/65R15H91

Rear brakes have very slight binding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,437 miles

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

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 BUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BUW, 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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What year was HK05 BUW registered?

HK05 BUW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is HK05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 BUW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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