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GU05 SRO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,263 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,170 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 104,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,390 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,236 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,805 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,009 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,561 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 34,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 11 May 2009 34,074 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,072 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 SRO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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