2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · GF05 UWS
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2005. Recorded mileage 155,186 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF05 UWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 155,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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GF05 UWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (GF05 UWS) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GF05 UWS Mileage History
- 01/09/2023139,975 mi
- 30/08/2024145,660 mi+5,685 mi
- 14/08/2025155,186 mi+9,526 mi
- 15/08/2025155,186 mi
Average of roughly 7,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Key-card, steering-lock and body-control faultsModerate
The Mk2’s reputation largely comes from electrical issues involving key cards, the steering lock, UCH modules and associated wiring.
- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
Neglected oil changes on the 1.5 dCi can lead to injector trouble, turbo wear and, on badly maintained early cars, serious bottom-end damage.
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