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GL05 FND

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brakes pipes to flexi hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 129,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brakes pipes to flexi hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,934 miles

slight play in nearside rackend

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,540 miles

Nearside Front inner brake discs face in poor condition

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,160 miles

nearside front inner rackend slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,940 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,797 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,345 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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GL05 FND is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL05 FND, 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 FND registered?

GL05 FND is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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