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GX55 CFY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,527 mi
Last recorded17,527 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 CFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 17,527 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 8,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 6,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 5,565 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 4,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 3,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 2,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 2,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 2,230 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 1,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,622 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 CFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CFY, 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 GX55 CFY registered?

GX55 CFY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GX55 CFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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