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GU05 DCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,958 mi
Last recorded136,958 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres worn and perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine lumpy

outer casing to handbrake lever deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,521 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight deterioration to strut top bearing/ bush

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine slightly hunting

handbrake sleeve deteriorated

various exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front washer jets partially mis aligned

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight deterioration to strut top bearing/ bush

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine slightly hunting

handbrake sleeve deteriorated

various exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 127,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,062 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,059 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,793 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside slight play in steering tie rod.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,660 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,118 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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GU05 DCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU05 DCZ, 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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GU05 DCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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