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KD05 NXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 NXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front strut top bearings slightly noisy

cv joint noise can be heard on road could be nsf

nsf mirror glass is damaged badly

osr secondary reverse light is not working

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is temp spare the alloy in the boot the tyre is flat!! correct size 205 50 17 93 w xl (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nsf mirror glass is damaged badly

osr secondary reverse light is not working

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,527 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 69,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very excessive. ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

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

Rear Unable to check rear seats/belts due to equipment.

Fail 27 May 2020 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very excessive. ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

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

Rear Unable to check rear seats/belts due to equipment.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,438 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,241 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,530 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,033 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,461 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 NXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NXJ, 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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KD05 NXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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