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GV05 PZC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 114,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,335 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 111,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,709 miles

Condensation in nearside rear light unit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn poor

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Condensation in nearside rear light unit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn poor

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,384 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill panel

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack end

Rear exhaust mount is in very poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,749 miles

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,582 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs very worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,605 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,605 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,739 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,739 miles

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

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 PZC 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 65%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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