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AJ05 GKD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) under rack boot ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 107,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer bald edge (cut/ply cords visible) (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) under rack boot ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working rear two lights (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,610 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 96,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR NEARSIDE TO FRONT FLEX. (LEAKING). (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable NEARSIDE FRONT RACK END CORRODED/PLAY (VISIBLE AS BOOT INSECURE) (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,363 miles

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)

advise slight play near side/offside steering inner tie bars/on rack when jack up

Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

advise slight play near side/offside steering inner tie bars/on rack when jack up

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,316 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 13 May 2010 50,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2009 46,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 46,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,447 miles

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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AJ05 GKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ05 GKD, 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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AJ05 GKD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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