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GV05 OFA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 OFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,838 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted,o/s outer cv boot weeping

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,069 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,882 miles

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

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

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)

under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play o/s steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,768 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 OFA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

GV05 OFA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is GV05 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 OFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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