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GX05 OBW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,270 miles

Offside Front strut top mounting very rough when turned and clunking

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 124,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front strut top mounting very rough when turned and clunking

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,597 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 107,836 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,709 miles

advise slight play in offside steering.

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

offside upper strut top stiff in operation

Fail 16 Apr 2015 107,708 miles

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

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

advise slight play in offside steering.

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

offside upper strut top stiff in operation

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 94,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,922 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,464 miles

both rear tyres wear

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs lipped

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

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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GX05 OBW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GX05 OBW, 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 GX05 OBW registered?

GX05 OBW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is GX05 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OBW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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