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HK05 WUB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,435 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 138,860 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered not visible

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 133,341 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered not visible

oil leak

rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2016 133,341 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered not visible

oil leak

rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,143 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,713 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 119,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre low inner and outer edges tread visable

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise in engine compartment ,possible injector gas leak?.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre not inflated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise in engine compartment ,possible injector gas leak?.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre not inflated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,554 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,554 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,247 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2011 96,247 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,163 miles

horn volume slighty below normal

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 WUB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

HK05 WUB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is HK05 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 WUB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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