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EA05 GJK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 GJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,057 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 50,018 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,514 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,509 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,374 miles

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

Front inner brake pads low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 42,229 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking between treads)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres showing signs of age (cracking between treads)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,111 miles

Rear both tyres showing signs of age (cracking between treads

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,986 miles

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)

nearside front steering rack end has play in ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,690 miles

nearside steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,207 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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EA05 GJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA05 GJK, 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 EA05 GJK registered?

EA05 GJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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