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GK05 XSV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,191 miles

Nearside steering rack end has play

Oil leak ()

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside steering rack end has play

Oil leak ()

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

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)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,552 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,471 miles

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

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,518 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear road spring tail snapped

Fail 2 Nov 2012 76,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 63,755 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,791 miles

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

slight play in rack ends

Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,791 miles

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

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

slight play in rack ends

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,145 miles

slight play to nearside of steering rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 23,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XSV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

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

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