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GK54 UBG

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly scored

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc slightly scored

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly scored

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc slightly scored

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,413 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,413 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,975 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine mount worn

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,975 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine mount worn

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,493 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to the legal limit (205/55/16)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres worn down to the legal limit (205/55/16)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,702 miles

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

mill light on

Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

mill light on

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,183 miles

Movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint (under rack gaitor)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,236 miles

Offside steering arm ball joint showing movement

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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GK54 UBG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GK54 UBG, 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 GK54 UBG registered?

GK54 UBG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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