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GX55 ARY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ARY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,598 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 87,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,989 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,439 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

steering lock was a bit tricky to work.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 64,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

steering lock was a bit tricky to work.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,686 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 55,578 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,376 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front inner rack ends have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,500 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,527 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 38,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,753 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,015 miles

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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GX55 ARY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX55 ARY, 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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GX55 ARY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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