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GF55 JXE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 JXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 147,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light..service fault light..all showing fault..

Pass 2 Feb 2011 133,522 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 123,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

headlamp main beam bulbs show a blue light.

play in n/s & o/s steering rack.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 123,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

headlamp main beam bulbs show a blue light.

play in n/s & o/s steering rack.

Pass 11 May 2009 116,096 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 117,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,131 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GF55 JXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF55 JXE?

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What year was GF55 JXE registered?

GF55 JXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is GF55 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 JXE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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