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GY05 MKD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,729 mi
Last recorded122,729 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 122,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 93,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,624 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,707 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,750 miles

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,305 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,836 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,686 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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GY05 MKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY05 MKD, 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 GY05 MKD registered?

GY05 MKD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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