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GF05 UWH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,662 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,848 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,848 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,907 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,907 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,797 miles

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

Slight wear in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,088 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2009 38,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 UWH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

GF05 UWH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is GF05 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 UWH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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