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GF05 UVS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 97,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & Nearside Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 82,998 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,456 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,456 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 37,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,245 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread 205/55/16V

Fail 28 May 2009 27,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres low on tread 205/55/16V

Pass 13 May 2008 15,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 15,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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