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GY55 WFU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,308 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,098 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,551 miles

Both rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,551 miles

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

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

Both rear brake disc rusty

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

Pass 28 May 2014 61,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,237 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,025 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,595 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 34,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in o/s inner steering link rod

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GY55 WFU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY55 WFU, 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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GY55 WFU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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