2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · GX05 XDL
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 78,263 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX05 XDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2021
- 78,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GX05 XDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (GX05 XDL) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX05 XDL Mileage History
- 01/12/202178,263 mi
- 02/12/202178,263 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Key-card, steering-lock and body-control faultsModerate
The Mk2’s reputation largely comes from electrical issues involving key cards, the steering lock, UCH modules and associated wiring.
- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
Neglected oil changes on the 1.5 dCi can lead to injector trouble, turbo wear and, on badly maintained early cars, serious bottom-end damage.
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