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FY05 JGF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,801 mi
Last recorded144,801 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 JGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 144,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 144,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2016 138,074 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

noise on nearside rear brake

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

noise on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,833 miles

Oil leak

heat sheild loose rear

o/s rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 14 May 2013 115,693 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

engine oil leak evident

engine undertray fitted

slight play in both steering track rods

sticker in front screen just encroaching swept area but not affecting view

Fail 14 May 2013 115,693 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

engine oil leak evident

engine undertray fitted

slight play in both steering track rods

sticker in front screen just encroaching swept area but not affecting view

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,242 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,886 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,687 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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FY05 JGF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 JGF, 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 FY05 JGF registered?

FY05 JGF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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