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KD05 XDM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,343 mi
Last recorded137,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,343 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 137,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall has spearation and bad condation (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 137,343 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc tie rod boot displace (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened inner tie rod has paly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall has spearation and bad condation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc dispalce cv bott (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,861 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall (worn damaged )

Fail 25 Jan 2014 131,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall (worn damaged )

Pass 12 Jan 2013 126,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 113,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,495 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,722 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F steering arms have slight play at rack end joints

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 50,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes badly worn brake pads 85% worn

n/s/r shock leaking

rear brakes badly worn brake pads 75% worn

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 XDM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KD05 XDM, 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 XDM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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