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GV05 DXT

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 133,131 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Front mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,310 miles

both front tyres starting to slightly wear on the edges/perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 82,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,259 miles

Both Front Shock absorber top mount bearings noisy

Drivers seat not folding forward to allow access to rear seats

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 79,259 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both Front Shock absorber top mount bearings noisy

Drivers seat not folding forward to allow access to rear seats

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 76,480 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,295 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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 22 Jun 2013 58,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,339 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,996 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,388 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,388 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,702 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,702 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,042 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)

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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GV05 DXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 GV05 DXT, 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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GV05 DXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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