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GX05 YRD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,783 mi
Last recorded185,783 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 185,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery is slightly insecure

nearside door mirror glass is slightly damaged

nearside front inner wheelarch trim is slightly insecure and damaged

offside number plate light is slightly insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 161,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn , pitted and corroded

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

rear brake discs are worn thin, pitted and corroded. (may need attention soon)

Fail 21 May 2012 144,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front mirror cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 21 May 2012 144,338 miles

nearside front mirror cracked

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 20 May 2011 125,560 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 125,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 102,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 May 2010 102,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2009 81,233 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 22 May 2008 60,816 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2008 60,816 miles

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

undertrays fitted at time of test

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 YRD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

GX05 YRD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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