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GX55 MDZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 99,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 83,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 78,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,646 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 73,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 64,388 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 64,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear brake disc's starting to corrode

offside front & offside rear tyre's worn low on inner edge's of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,346 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread cut but unable to see cords

nearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

nearside wiper blade rubber split but clearing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread cut but unable to see cords

nearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

nearside wiper blade rubber split but clearing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,350 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside wiper blade rubber split but clearing

offside rear tyre worn on edges

play in nearside steering rack axial ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

airbag warning light on

nearside front wiper split on end

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,644 miles

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

offside front tyre wall rubber starting to crack & perish

slight play in nearside steering rack axial ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,389 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering axial ball joint (behind gaiter)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,069 miles

rear brake pads wearing

sight play in n/s/f steering rack

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Fail 1 Sep 2008 31,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing

sight play in n/s/f steering rack

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

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 MDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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