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FP05 GZR

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,822 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 93,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 77,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 74,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,522 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,285 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,280 miles

NS non-obligatory mirror damaged

NSR tyre is cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

NS non-obligatory mirror damaged

NSR tyre is cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,083 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,300 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,300 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 31,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,620 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 25,620 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,164 miles

Small amount of play in n/s of steeringrack

Pass 31 May 2008 19,407 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 GZR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

FP05 GZR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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