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GJ05 FCG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 99,351 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 98,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished and has a nail in the outside shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2017 89,969 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 89,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 78,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,971 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,733 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,791 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,307 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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GJ05 FCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

GJ05 FCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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