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GL55 FFE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 95,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,239 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 82,186 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 69,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

engine oil level half

Fail 19 Dec 2011 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

engine oil level half

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,596 miles

Battery insecure

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2009 33,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,114 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 27,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GL55 FFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL55 FFE, 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 GL55 FFE registered?

GL55 FFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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