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GX55 CGZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 CGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,593 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,593 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,768 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 81,720 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,695 miles

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

rear discs worn /rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,684 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,684 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,981 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,847 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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 CGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GX55 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

GX55 CGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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