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GL05 KJE

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 107,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,490 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox steady bar worn ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox steady bar worn ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2015 90,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 90,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 84,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 79,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 79,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 75,245 miles

n/s/f wing mirror glass has a slight crack

Fail 11 May 2012 75,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f wing mirror glass has a slight crack

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,238 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,691 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 29,947 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/f wiper is in a poor condition

slight play to n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 29 May 2009 29,947 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

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

o/s/f wiper is in a poor condition

slight play to n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,733 miles

slight movement to n/s/f steering arm

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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GL05 KJE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GL05 KJE, 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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GL05 KJE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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