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DC05 GCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 GCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,741 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,737 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,924 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,700 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,383 miles

Engine coves fitted,under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler/axcess flap, dust cover washer slight damage

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,383 miles

Engine coves fitted,under trays fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler/axcess flap, dust cover washer slight damage

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear & offside rear brake binding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,683 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,991 miles

front wipers torn slightly advise

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,033 miles

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

age craks on o/s/r tyer advise

Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,033 miles

age craks on o/s/r tyer advise

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,808 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

near side front tyre in poor condtion

near side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

off side front tyre in slightly poor condtion

off side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

near side front tyre in poor condtion

near side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

off side front tyre in slightly poor condtion

off side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,645 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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DC05 GCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DC05 GCZ, 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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DC05 GCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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