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GU05 FSG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,424 mi
Last recorded70,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 70,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,812 miles

Nearside Front steering axial ball joint has slight play in.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread section.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 66,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front steering axial ball joint has slight play in.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread section.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 63,537 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking noise from underside of vehicle on lock to lock check

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass slightly distorting view

Fail 6 May 2015 63,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking noise from underside of vehicle on lock to lock check

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass slightly distorting view

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,682 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS sill damaged

NSF tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR brake discs scored

OSR tyre heavily cracked and perished

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 54,016 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS sill damaged

NSF tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR brake discs scored

OSR tyre heavily cracked and perished

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,036 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 FSG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

GU05 FSG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is GU05 FSG safe to buy?

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