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GV05 GUX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 GUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between Treads 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension and underside undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2020 100,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension and underside undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,108 miles

under body/suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,021 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,962 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,008 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 84,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,652 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,637 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,210 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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GV05 GUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV05 GUX, 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 GV05 GUX registered?

GV05 GUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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