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GK05 XVV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,457 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,457 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,458 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,458 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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,997 miles

oil leak

osf slight play steering

Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

osf slight play steering

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,694 miles

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

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

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 XVV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

GK05 XVV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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