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GX05 UGE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,359 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,350 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,547 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,547 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seae belts

cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,739 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seae belts

cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,712 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 73,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2011 55,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,875 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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

steering rack has slight play in end ball joints

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 UGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

GX05 UGE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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