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GE02 SEL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE02 SEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,423 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 33,172 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,308 miles

slight bearing noise heard on roadtest

Fail 2 Mar 2015 30,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight bearing noise heard on roadtest

Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,473 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,960 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 19,659 miles

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

Rear brake discs piited and scored

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,659 miles

Rear brake discs piited and scored

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,725 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,377 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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GE02 SEL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GE02 SEL, 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 GE02 SEL registered?

GE02 SEL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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The MOT history for GE02 SEL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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