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GL05 BZV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,209 mi
Last recorded79,209 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2023 79,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,002 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,851 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,773 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,773 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,490 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frond DISC'S slightly worn.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,779 miles

rear seat belts hard to latch/lock

Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seat belts hard to latch/lock

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,037 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL05 BZV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL05 BZV, 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 GL05 BZV registered?

GL05 BZV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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