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FP05 GZC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,656 miles

Child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult/s belt/s.

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked outside of 'zone a' not likely to affect drivers view of the road.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult/s belt/s.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked outside of 'zone a' not likely to affect drivers view of the road.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 80,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,029 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

engine management warning lamp on dash

light play in nearside front steering rack arm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 70,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

engine management warning lamp on dash

light play in nearside front steering rack arm

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,287 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 23 Jul 2011 61,287 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,776 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,821 miles

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

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

front brake imballance 18%

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

near side front tyre outer shoulder running off

off side front tyre shoulders running off

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,476 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,102 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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FP05 GZC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP05 GZC, 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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What year was FP05 GZC registered?

FP05 GZC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is FP05 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 GZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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