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GF05 UWS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,186 mi
Last recorded155,186 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 155,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 155,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 139,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 137,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 135,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 134,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 132,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2015 131,346 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 131,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 129,014 miles

Both windscreen wipers split

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 7 May 2013 126,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 126,480 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 109,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 97,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 97,171 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 79,683 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms inner joints

Pass 11 May 2009 58,600 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 58,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 May 2008 41,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 41,110 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 UWS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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