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AP05 GDX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,173 mi
Last recorded133,173 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,173 miles

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front roller bearings

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,989 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 121,987 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,234 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON SWIVEL

Fail 26 Nov 2019 113,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure BROKEN MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON SWIVEL

Pass 31 Dec 2018 104,069 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 104,069 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on cailper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust mount deterioated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,070 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,070 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

n/s rack ball end slight play

rear discs poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,047 miles

slight play in nearside front stewering rack ball end.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 35,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,269 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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AP05 GDX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AP05 GDX, 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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AP05 GDX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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