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GU05 DKO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,894 miles

slight play in rack

spare fitted to n/s/f

Fail 22 Apr 2017 143,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in rack

spare fitted to n/s/f

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,837 miles

Offside Front shock top mount starting to seize

both front steering rack inner joints worn slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2016 138,582 miles

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

Offside Front shock top mount starting to seize

both front steering rack inner joints worn slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2015 129,364 miles

Both inner steering rack joints have levels of play which are close to being excessive

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 119,864 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 110,320 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged ,not to excess

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside inner rack joint slight play.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 110,320 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged ,not to excess

Offside inner rack joint slight play.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Fail 21 Apr 2012 101,896 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,376 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,848 miles

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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GU05 DKO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU05 DKO, 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 GU05 DKO registered?

GU05 DKO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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