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GY05 LCE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 97,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,422 miles

engine bay undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,032 miles

Offside Front Strutt top mount bearings noisy when no load on wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,419 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both indicator side repeaters slightly loose in front wings

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,548 miles

Both rear brake disc's slightly scored and pitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,292 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 LCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LCE, 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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GY05 LCE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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