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GY05 WDG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,338 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses BADLY oxidised

Rear 195/65/15 both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,338 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear mountings faulty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both headlamp lenses BADLY oxidised

Rear 195/65/15 both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on thickness indicator advise brake check (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on thickness indicator advise brake check (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded approx 3 foot (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 66,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded approx 3 foot (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,277 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,219 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,602 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside front wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked around treads

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,311 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Knocking noise from steering on lock to lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking noise from steering on lock to lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,713 miles

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,163 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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 WDG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

GY05 WDG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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