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GY05 FZT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,655 miles

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

Front number plate slightly faded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 112,971 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 111,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 104,169 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 May 2016 104,169 miles

OIL LEAK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,225 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,374 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,097 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,476 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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GY05 FZT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY05 FZT, 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 GY05 FZT registered?

GY05 FZT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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