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GU05 FRO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,474 mi
Last recorded124,474 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,474 miles

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak engine oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,795 miles

o/s front wheel buckled

oil leak

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

o/s front wheel buckled

oil leak

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,707 miles

Engine light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn & sidewall damaged

Offside front road wheel damaged

Offside front wing damaged

Roof damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

nearside tyre cut in side wall

osf wing damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,378 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn & sidewall damaged

Offside front road wheel damaged

Offside front wing damaged

Roof damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,144 miles

slight play both inner steering tie rod ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,944 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 FRO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU05 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

GU05 FRO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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