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GY05 WLH

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,700 mi
Last recorded121,700 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 121,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,942 miles

nsf osf headlight aim distorting

roughness in osf top shock absorber mount

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front top radial mount stiff and noisey

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

Will require steering alingment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,895 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Nearside steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front top radial mount stiff and noisey

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

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

Will require steering alingment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,886 miles

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

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

offside front top radial mounting tight and noisey

tyres 195/65/15

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front top radial mounting tight and noisey

tyres 195/65/15

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,816 miles

headlamp beam patterns could be better

some play in both steering rack tie rods

suspect offside front top radial bearing worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,332 miles

both front top radial bearings notchy

nearside door mirror broken

nearside headlamp beam pattern could be better

some play in rack tie rod ends

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,072 miles

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn very low

some play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,021 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn very low

some play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,790 miles

front pads wearing low

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,790 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

near side rear light cluster cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

near side rear light cluster cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,390 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,826 miles

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

nearside front tyre worn to limit 195/65/15

nearside rear lamp broken

nearside rear tyre worn very low and side walls in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,538 miles

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,451 miles

both front wipers torn at ends

spare wheel well damp

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,723 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 WLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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