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GF55 FYT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 137,801 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 137,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,251 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 132,251 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,617 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel flap cover missing

srs/airbag light on indicating a fault

Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,615 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel flap cover missing

srs/airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,809 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear brake discs corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,357 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,366 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,366 miles

slight play in both steering arms

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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GF55 FYT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GF55 FYT, 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 GF55 FYT registered?

GF55 FYT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GF55 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 FYT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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