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GF05 NKX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

95,535 mi
Last recorded95,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has play not found on first mot due to whole rack moving excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has play not found on first mot due to whole rack moving excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section running along rear axle beam marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

no passenger window to inspect for damage

Pass 16 May 2018 94,493 miles

engine management lamp on .......

Fail 16 May 2018 94,493 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on .......

Pass 25 May 2017 93,258 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber broken .........

Fail 25 May 2017 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount rubber broken .........

rear inner pads appear low ... discs corroding .......

Pass 17 May 2016 87,635 miles

both front tyres wearing edges .....

n/s/r brake pads low .......

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge almost to cords .......

play in n/s of steering rack .......

Fail 16 May 2016 87,635 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges .....

n/s/r brake pads low .......

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge almost to cords .......

play in n/s of steering rack .......

Fail 27 May 2015 78,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear brake pads low .......

play in o/s/f lower ball joint .......

Pass 27 May 2015 78,852 miles

front & rear brake pads low .......

play in o/s/f lower ball joint .......

Pass 20 May 2014 68,929 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Fail 20 May 2014 68,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low .........

n/s/r tyre tread on limit .......

Pass 7 May 2013 56,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 56,342 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 46,702 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 36,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,115 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 21,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 21,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,152 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 NKX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

GF05 NKX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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