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GF05 KXV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,084 mi
Last recorded63,084 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 63,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 63,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 54,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,550 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 45,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2014 35,041 miles

offside rear tyre as flint sticking outer top

Fail 1 May 2014 35,040 miles

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

offside rear tyre as flint sticking outer top

Pass 18 May 2013 32,207 miles

front brake discs corroded to excess

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake discs corroded to excess

Fail 16 May 2013 32,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded to excess

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake discs corroded to excess

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,644 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,644 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,627 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,074 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 9,074 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 4,888 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 4,888 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,708 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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GF05 KXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GF05 KXV, 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 GF05 KXV registered?

GF05 KXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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