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GK05 XAX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,882 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever slightly damage but not effect

Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both side (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever slightly damage but not effect

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,212 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 93,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,760 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,727 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,205 miles

air box insecure

front brake imbalance very high 21% (max 25%)

noise from steering column when steering turned with key/card removed

parking brake lever handle damaged

steering lock inoperative.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air box insecure

front brake imbalance very high 21% (max 25%)

noise from steering column when steering turned with key/card removed

parking brake lever handle damaged

steering lock inoperative.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 36,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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 XAX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

GK05 XAX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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