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GF55 ULM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,136 mi
Last recorded60,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ULM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 57,138 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 19 May 2022 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to n/s under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to n/s under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 50,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 46,200 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,339 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,339 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has play

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,895 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 19 Nov 2008 15,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,483 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 ULM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF55 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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