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GK55 NYS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,912 mi
Last recorded203,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 203,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 191,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 179,308 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 179,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 167,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 167,734 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 154,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 154,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner wishbone bush marked in yellow chalk. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 140,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 127,599 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/pitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,639 miles

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY TO NEAR SIDE TRACK CONTROL DRUM STICK.

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY TO OFF SIDE TRACK CONTROL ARM DRUM STICK.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 116,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY TO NEAR SIDE TRACK CONTROL DRUM STICK.

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY TO OFF SIDE TRACK CONTROL ARM DRUM STICK.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,461 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,049 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010
Fail 9 Dec 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,438 miles

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

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

offside front suspension top bearing notchie

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 NYS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK55 NYS, 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 NYS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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