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GU05 FRV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,851 mi
Last recorded80,851 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,851 miles

All electric window mechanisms inoperative

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,324 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body sill damage

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body sill damage

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside sill damaged

engine dipstick damaged

fuel filler seal deteriorated

steering lock faulty

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine dipstick damaged

fuel filler rubber seal deteriorated

offside body sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,786 miles

Dipstick broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,611 miles

Dipstick broken

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,626 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,420 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake bind in o/s rear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,063 miles

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

Offside 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,039 miles

offside front alloy wheel nearside front steel wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,474 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear sill

Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear sill

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 FRV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

GU05 FRV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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