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KF05 PFG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,711 mi
Last recorded128,711 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 PFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 128,711 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak stained radiator area ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall appears to have been runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall appears to have been runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight misted

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

exhaust flexi worn

rear-most exhaust rubber snapped, still secured by string

Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight misted

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

exhaust flexi worn

rear-most exhaust rubber snapped, still secured by string

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,534 miles

Exhaust rattle from inside of exhaust

Pass 19 May 2017 111,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 111,044 miles

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 11 May 2016 104,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2014 82,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 82,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knock from rack/coloum

Fail 5 May 2012 64,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 64,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 49,946 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 49,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 38,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 19 Apr 2008 17,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,513 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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KF05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KF05 PFG, 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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KF05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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