2005 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · WF05 GZY
2005 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 88,586 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF05 GZY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 88,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF05 GZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (WF05 GZY) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
WF05 GZY Mileage History
- 15/09/202288,330 mi
- 21/09/202288,586 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 15,676 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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