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GK05 WCG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,674 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play at n/s/f wheel

surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,733 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,929 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing restricted movement seized slightly (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front sat nav in direct path of drivers view of road removed at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 40,039 miles

small play in nsf steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,185 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded on insides

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,253 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,228 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 30,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,471 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,471 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,727 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 WCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

GK05 WCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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