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GF55 GTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 GTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,508 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 109,508 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 86,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,839 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,388 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,515 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

Rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2010 40,515 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

Rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,943 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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GF55 GTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

GF55 GTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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