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GK05 CXW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,219 mi
Last recorded77,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 CXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 77,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight play n/s rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,819 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,383 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres near limit

nearside rear tyre perished wallsd

rear pads appear thin

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,387 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,954 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn close to limit

offside front suspension top bearing slightly stiff

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,857 miles

knocking noise from o/s front strut upper atatchment but no exsevive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,857 miles

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

knocking noise from o/s front strut upper atatchment but no exsevive movement

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,331 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,619 miles

MIL illuminated

Service lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 41,062 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,881 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 30,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 May 2008 23,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,775 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 CXW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GK05 CXW, 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 GK05 CXW registered?

GK05 CXW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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