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GK05 DXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 119,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 946,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,618 miles

Advise slight play in offside front steering drumstick

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,914 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,453 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside fron tyre heavily worn on edges and tread low

offside front tyre tread low

t.p.m.s.light on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside fron tyre heavily worn on edges and tread low

offside front tyre tread low

t.p.m.s.light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 63,288 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

childseats fitted to both rear outer seats.

object secured to centre screen.

offside front roadwheel inner rim slight pothole damage.

rear brakediscs in very poor condition.& wearing thin.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front bumper damaged.

scoring marks on front windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged.

scoring marks on front windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,298 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,596 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to nearside front wheel on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,596 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

GK05 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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