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GX05 UCM

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UCM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 42,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,886 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,970 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,977 miles

front pads 2mm

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,798 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 UCM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX05 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

GX05 UCM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 UCM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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