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FJ05 TGK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,800 miles

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

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

both headlamps cloudy

only 2 rear seats fitted

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,912 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,863 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,277 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,054 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,675 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear seats missing

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,936 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 86,846 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 44,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,509 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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FJ05 TGK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJ05 TGK, 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 FJ05 TGK registered?

FJ05 TGK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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