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GJ05 DFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,954 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside rear handbrake arm not fully returning to stop

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,954 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Centre stop light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre ( repairable

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

Nearside rear handbrake arm not fully returning to stop

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,311 miles

Both front strut top mount bearings worn

Centre stop light inop

Front anti roll bar link boots perished

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

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

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

Play in offside front steering rack end inner joint

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front strut top mount bearings worn

Centre stop light inop

Front anti roll bar link boots perished

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

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

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

Play in offside front steering rack end inner joint

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 116,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 116,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wipers are deteriorated

engine oil is low

nearside front door handle is defective

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,287 miles

Nearside front outer door handle sticking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 102,287 miles

Nearside front outer door handle sticking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,282 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,623 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,113 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,113 miles

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

Both front wiper blades torn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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