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GK05 BLX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,036 mi
Last recorded72,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,087 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,070 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)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,562 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel *2 (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,931 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 44,868 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 31,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,411 miles

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,137 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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GK05 BLX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK05 BLX, 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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GK05 BLX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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