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GN54 XDK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,166 mi
Last recorded117,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 117,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Mar 2024

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.095 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.98 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Heat shield insecure.

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

Surface corrosion to all brake discs.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,542 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 98,529 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rears

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 16 May 2017 94,572 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 May 2017 94,549 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2017 94,403 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,088 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,088 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 24 May 2014 79,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

offside upper engine mounting worn

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 13 May 2014 79,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

offside upper engine mounting worn

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 May 2013 73,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2013 73,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,147 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake stiff at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,535 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 34,328 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GN54 XDK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GN54 XDK, 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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GN54 XDK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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