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GL05 WXT

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,583 mi
Last recorded133,583 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes under car (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs (3.5.1i)

hydraulic fluid seeping from clutch pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2016 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes under car (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs (3.5.1i)

hydraulic fluid seeping from clutch pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Offside Front has slight play in inner steering joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 124,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Offside Front has slight play in inner steering joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 116,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,603 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre side wall slightly damaged

n/s front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre side wall slightly damaged

n/s front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,525 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tread close to wear bars

Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tread close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2010 63,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,871 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

GL05 WXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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