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GK05 WFF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,108 mi
Last recorded173,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 173,108 miles

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

slight play in both front steering arm joints

Fail 18 Dec 2015 173,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight play in both front steering arm joints

Pass 30 Dec 2014 164,290 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 164,290 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 153,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 138,882 miles

Slight play in offside inner track rod joint.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 138,867 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside inner track rod joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 124,154 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 124,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both head lamp aims on lowest tolerence.

Exhaust centre mount in poor condition .

STRONG ADVISE; Play in nearside track rod.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2009 96,489 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,800 miles

see advisory sheet 362610038317

Fail 25 Nov 2008 81,535 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,560 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 WFF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 WFF, 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 WFF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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