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GK55 UFM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 114,932 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,915 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,226 miles

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

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,413 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside front slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,718 miles

Slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 10 Nov 2012 65,658 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust tail pipe poorly fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust tail pipe poorly fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GK55 UFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GK55 UFM, 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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GK55 UFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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