CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM05 GCX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 112,864 miles

cv boot slight leaking

front pads slight worn out

Pass 28 Dec 2013 108,990 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 109,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,630 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

car to be tracked .

corrotion on exhaurst.

mot pre check done.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brakes to be checked all round.

car to be tracked .

corrotion on exhaurst.

mot pre check done.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,956 miles

rear discs wearing

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)

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

injection light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,498 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM05 GCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM05 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 GCX?

You can check the full history of FM05 GCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM05 GCX registered?

FM05 GCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is FM05 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM05 GCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM05 GCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.