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GX05 TXN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,682 miles

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

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

plastic covers and trays fitted

slight play in nearside steering rack and track rod end

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

plastic covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering rack and track rod end

Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,636 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

plastic covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering rack and track rod end

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,232 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to body work

slight play in n/s steering rack inner tie rod.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to body work

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s steering rack inner tie rod.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,500 miles

some distortion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,511 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,498 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Air bag warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,689 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,689 miles

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

Air bag warning light on.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,626 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,996 miles

airbag light on

n/s washer jet weak and wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

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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GX05 TXN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX05 TXN, 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 GX05 TXN registered?

GX05 TXN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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