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GF05 VSY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,448 mi
Last recorded152,448 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 152,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 147,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 147,458 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

r discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2012 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,688 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s mirror is taped up

n/s/f tyre is on twi

n/s/r tyre is on twi

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,135 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 VSY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

GF05 VSY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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