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GF55 TCO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,875 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 116,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,590 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 116,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner rack has slight play

Nearside Front 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 24 Nov 2014 108,953 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,074 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,651 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Play in steerting rack inner ball joint nearside.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill damaged.

Play in steerting rack inner ball joint nearside.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,825 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,494 miles

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

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 TCO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TCO, 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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GF55 TCO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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