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GF05 LWW

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 108,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,487 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,487 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,652 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre pressure low on o/s/r due to nail

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

Pass 8 May 2018 86,321 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 81,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,729 miles

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

Front front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 74,729 miles

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

Front front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 69,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,486 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 May 2013 58,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,052 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 24,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 24,829 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)

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

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 LWW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 LWW, 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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GF05 LWW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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