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AP05 KCG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,162 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam image deteriorating

Nearside Front windscreen lower trim insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple missing/broken,no leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2021 72,156 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front headlight beam image insecure

Nearside Front windscreen lower trim insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple missing/broken,no leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,485 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both advise replacing ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both advise replacing ()

tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished

both rear and o/s/f flexi furrel corroded

slight play in steering rack

steering lock not working properly

Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished

both rear and o/s/f flexi furrel corroded

slight play in steering rack

steering lock not working properly

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,112 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,112 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,938 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f inner rack joint play advise replaceing

o/s/f shocker cover split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Play in o/s inner steering rack joint.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

gearbox has slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,788 miles

(1) Offside inner steering rack joint worn close to limit.

(3) Offside rear tyre worn down to 4mm.

(5) Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing.

(5) Vibration damper missing from centre exhaust.

(8) Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated slightly.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 55,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1) Offside inner steering rack joint worn close to limit.

(3) Offside rear tyre worn down to 4mm.

(5) Nearside washer jet half blocked.

(5) Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing.

(5) Vibration damper missing from centre exhaust.

(8) Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated slightly.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,303 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 53,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,818 miles

(7) slight play in steering rack on n/s.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,524 miles

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

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,589 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,587 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,232 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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AP05 KCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AP05 KCG, 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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AP05 KCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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