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GF05 GPE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,949 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,190 miles

osf brake disc slightly pitted on inside surface

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,190 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf brake disc slightly pitted on inside surface

osr tyre wearing close to limit and out of shape

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 75,699 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front pads 3mm.

NSF tyre 2mm.

NSR tyre on 3mm

coolant level low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,279 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,210 miles

centre stop light not working

nearside of front bumper insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 23,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,635 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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GF05 GPE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF05 GPE, 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 GF05 GPE registered?

GF05 GPE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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