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GU05 OCC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,897 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel flap outer cover missing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

fuel flap outer cover missing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 72,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily pitted/corroded/peeling/lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily pitted/corroded/peeling/lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted/corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted/corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine covers and under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades performance not tested

fuel flap outer cover missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge/starting to get low

Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge/starting to get low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,199 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

brake discs are slioghtly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,284 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

brake discs are slioghtly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,441 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald to outer area of tread

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated, tread bald to outer area of tread and deteriorated/cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald to outer area of tread

offside front tyre bald inner and outer areas of tread and deteriorated/cracked

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated, tread bald to outer area of tread and deteriorated/cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,465 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,708 miles

both rear tyres starting to become low

rear brake discs becomming worn, rear pads becomming low

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,708 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to become low

rear brake discs becomming worn, rear pads becomming low

Pass 1 May 2009 27,448 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 27,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,974 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 OCC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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