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GF05 XCS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,479 miles

Airbag light inoperative

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Offside rear sidelight slightly affected by another

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,479 miles

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

Airbag light inoperative

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Offside rear sidelight slightly affected by another

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,041 miles

Offside number plate inoperative

Slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside number plate inoperative

Slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 21 May 2019 83,856 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,316 miles

Both front top shock mounts sticking slightly on lock to lock.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight roughness through nearside rear wheel when rotated.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Both front top shock mounts sticking slightly on lock to lock.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight roughness through nearside rear wheel when rotated.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,251 miles

Both front inner brake pads look low

Both front tyres worn edges, close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished in tread areas

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,907 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,650 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,711 miles

Both front tyres getting low (2mm) and perishing

Pass 1 May 2010 46,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,992 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 XCS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

GF05 XCS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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