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GY05 XAS

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,374 mi
Last recorded70,374 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XAS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,816 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 49,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,342 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,342 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure due to a broken securing band (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,236 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 33,234 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,422 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,134 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,354 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of rear brake discs (scored).

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,340 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 XAS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

GY05 XAS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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