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GL05 UNX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,038 mi
Last recorded150,038 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 150,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,935 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes worn - n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) further investigation required ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 142,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age related cracking and close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) further investigation required ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,605 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,403 miles

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

Passenger side airbag off at time of test

Snow tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2016 124,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger side airbag off at time of test

Snow tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,545 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges to limit

centre stop lamp 1 bulb not working

front brake pads worn low

fuel cap seal poor

off side front top suspension mounting worn/noisy

play in near side of steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges to limit

centre stop lamp 1 bulb not working

front brake pads worn low

fuel cap seal poor

off side front top suspension mounting worn/noisy

play in near side of steering rack

unable to check wiper blade efficiency

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,536 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper unclipped o/s/f

horn poor

lift in n/s/f upper strut mounting

n/s/r tyre low on inner and outer shoulders[replace soon]

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

oil service lamp on

play in steering

rear bumper unclipped o/s/r

wipers not clearing well

Fail 4 Jul 2014 108,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper unclipped o/s/f

horn poor

lift in n/s/f upper strut mounting

n/s/r tyre low on inner and outer shoulders[replace soon]

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

oil service lamp on

play in steering

rear bumper unclipped o/s/r

wipers not clearing well

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,038 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear seat belt twisted.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,012 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear seat belt twisted.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,673 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in nearside front drop link

exhaust in poor/corroded condition,slight blowing.[not to excess]

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,976 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UNX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UNX, 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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GL05 UNX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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