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KC05 FXD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 FXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring nspection

Fail 5 Mar 2018 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring nspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,483 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,483 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,659 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,588 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,430 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,812 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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KC05 FXD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KC05 FXD, 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 KC05 FXD registered?

KC05 FXD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is KC05 FXD safe to buy?

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