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GF55 ZSD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ZSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,723 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,731 miles

HAVE REMOVED UNDER TRAY FROM BENEATH ENGINE AS IT WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD...

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

HAVE REMOVED UNDER TRAY FROM BENEATH ENGINE AS IT WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD...

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,213 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth weraing low on outside edge

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

slight play in ends of steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2011 41,213 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread depth weraing low on outside edge

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

slight play in ends of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,404 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,303 miles

fuel filler neck cap seal starting to perish etc

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 ZSD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

GF55 ZSD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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