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KD05 XZA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,495 mi
Last recorded74,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 74,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,905 miles

Parking brake just pass

Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,894 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake just pass

Pass 9 May 2016 62,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,491 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 46,787 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 39,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 36,270 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 36,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 33,268 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 33,268 miles

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

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 May 2009 27,547 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,437 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 XZA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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