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GJ05 DFL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,848 mi
Last recorded122,848 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,848 miles

Middle stop light disconnected

Nearside front upper top mount bearing notchy

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance rear offside light lense damaged (1.3.2d)

Steering rack has a squeak/creak from inside it

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,844 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front upper top mount bearing notchy

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance rear offside light lense damaged (1.3.2d)

Steering rack has a squeak/creak from inside it

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,685 miles

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

Wipers do not function on fastest speed

Fail 5 Apr 2016 109,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release doesn't release under tension (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed by puncture repair (4.1.D.1b)

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

Wipers do not function on fastest speed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,070 miles

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork damage to offside rear wing/wheel arch area

Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork damage to offside rear wing/wheel arch area

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,729 miles

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

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

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

bodywork damage to offside rear wing area

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Mar 2011 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

bodywork damage to offside rear wing area

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,952 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,952 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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 DFL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ05 DFL, 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 GJ05 DFL registered?

GJ05 DFL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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