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GF55 JYN

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 JYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 82,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,069 miles

Rear Brake Pads Worn Thin.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,430 miles

Inner steering rack slight movement both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,700 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 36,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 20 Oct 2011 30,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,460 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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GF55 JYN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JYN, 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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GF55 JYN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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