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DX05 GDY

2005 Renault Unknown

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

531,882 mi
Last recorded531,882 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Unknown218,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 GDY
MakeRenault
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 531,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper side lamps not working

Pass 1 Jun 2024

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft joints slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft joints slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Renault Unknown?

Based on 7,955 MOT tests across 2,773 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,187
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,773
On UK Roads
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DX05 GDY is a 2005 Renault Unknown in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Renault Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 218,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Renault Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 GDY registered?

DX05 GDY is a 2005 Renault Unknown, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is DX05 GDY safe to buy?

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