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GU05 FRF

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,003 mi
Last recorded35,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,081 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 27,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked within tread

Fail 27 Jan 2015 22,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked within tread

Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,097 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,674 miles

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 7,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,600 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 FRF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FRF, 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 GU05 FRF registered?

GU05 FRF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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