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GY05 WEW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 92,942 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 86,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 86,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 84,473 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 78,424 miles

Advise there is a loud knocking noise from within the steering rack on the lock to lock check . Possibly due to the ingress of dirt or a foreign body into the rack. but not as yet causing excessive movement from within the unit.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ( gaiter has a pin hole & is starting to seep. ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Advise there is a loud knocking noise from within the steering rack on the lock to lock check . Possibly due to the ingress of dirt or a foreign body into the rack. but not as yet causing excessive movement from within the unit.

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

Hazard warning light speed affected by the operation of the bstop lights.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ( gaiter has a pin hole & is starting to seep. ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 76,373 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 76,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 72,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,189 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,628 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,364 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R1691H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,748 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,592 miles

Front wiperblades slightly worn + split.

O/S/R brake slightly binding.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,060 miles

note osr brake starting to bind

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,200 miles

note front tyres getting down to limmit

Fail 25 Oct 2010 20,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note front tyres getting down to limmit

Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split at ends

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 12,341 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 WEW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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