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GL55 FFN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 103,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,741 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,737 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,571 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,874 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,222 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake disc pitted

Fail 12 Dec 2012 68,222 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,925 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,218 miles

grease around area of offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 30,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

grease around area of offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,710 miles

O/s/f c.v boot has grease on outer. no hole found.

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

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 FFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black 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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

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