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GK05 XUB

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,171 mi
Last recorded73,171 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,171 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,870 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,728 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 XUB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

GK05 XUB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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