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GV05 OFM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 OFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 149,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 144,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,792 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 134,792 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,169 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 126,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished (cracks)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracks 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 126,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished (cracks)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracks 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks

Offside Rear tyre cracks 205/55/16

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracks

Offside Rear tyre cracks 205/55/16

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,208 miles

play in inner arms

Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 103,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

h/level b/light inop may be disconnected

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

h/level b/light inop may be disconnected

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,698 miles

h/level b/light inop may be disconnected

play at both track rods

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,802 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,123 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 OFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

GV05 OFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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