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GU05 FVP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,073 mi
Last recorded102,073 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has fair amount of movement ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across trailing arm pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

air leak from engine bay when revving up

driver door handle stiff to use

Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

driver door handle stiff to use

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has fair amount of movement ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across trailing arm pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air leak from engine bay when revving up

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,087 miles

Both top front suspension stiff and noisey in operation

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Possible air leak engine

Fail 29 Jun 2018 85,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both top front suspension stiff and noisey in operation

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Possible air leak engine

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,553 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,549 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mixing with all other lights (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mixing with nearside indicator (1.2.1f)

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,413 miles

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

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

horn is working but not very loud

oil leak

play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

horn is working but not very loud

oil leak

play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,891 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn not very loud benifit is given

offside rear side light flickers slightly with indicator benifit given

offside rear tyre wearing thin in inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,891 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing thin in inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn

Minor play in n/s steering linkage

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake discs scored (Inner faces)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake discs scored (Inner faces)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,308 miles

FUEL INJECTOR SEAL INTO CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING

FUEL PIPES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FLEXIBLE PLASTIC HOSE. ADVISE THIS REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,308 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

FUEL INJECTOR SEAL INTO CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING

FUEL PIPES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FLEXIBLE PLASTIC HOSE. ADVISE THIS REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,661 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,571 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FVP, 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 FVP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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