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KD05 GJU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,214 mi
Last recorded178,214 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 178,214 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s/f inner steering rack inner joint excessive play

n/s/f shock absorber damping effect poor

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 178,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

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

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s/f inner steering rack inner joint excessive play

n/s/f shock absorber damping effect poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 160,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 160,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 144,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 144,173 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 63,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 35,774 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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KD05 GJU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KD05 GJU, 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 KD05 GJU registered?

KD05 GJU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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