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GK55 NXY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,159 mi
Last recorded65,159 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 65,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,832 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Aug 2020 50,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,797 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,007 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 37,007 miles

Nearside Front 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,151 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,318 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 19,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,922 miles

all wipers smeering

fuel cap seal perishing

rear number plate lettering fading

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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GK55 NXY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK55 NXY, 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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GK55 NXY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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