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GK05 FBL

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover / undertray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover / undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,630 miles

Item removed from windsreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,630 miles

Item removed from windsreen

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,751 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 34,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,954 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,634 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 FBL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

GK05 FBL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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