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GW05 RAD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW05 RAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 109,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,656 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in both front inner t/rods

Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

slight play in both front inner t/rods

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 64,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,095 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE, VALVE STEM BADLY PERISHED.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,988 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,469 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,468 miles

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

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,868 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,868 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 28,528 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE FAULTY.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,528 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE FAULTY.

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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GW05 RAD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GW05 RAD, 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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GW05 RAD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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