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GJ05 DDZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,982 mi
Last recorded144,982 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

drovers door corroded but still secure

Fail 30 Mar 2019 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

drovers door corroded but still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,203 miles

Central Exhaust hanger broken but system is adequately supported

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 Cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Cracked and perished

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

Oil leak From sump ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust hanger broken but system is adequately supported

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 Cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Cracked and perished

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

Oil leak From sump ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,488 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 126,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 112,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers judder

nearside rear brake slight binding

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 112,935 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers judder

nearside rear brake slight binding

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,466 miles

O/S/F drum stick has play

O/S/F tyre is perished

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,370 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wiper split

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wipr split

n/s/r tyre has deep cut but not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre has deep cut but not exposing cords

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,909 miles

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

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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GJ05 DDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ05 DDZ, 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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GJ05 DDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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