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GJ05 FCN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,263 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front tyres worn bald inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre / perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre heavily cracking / perishing (4.1.E.1)

air box insecure

coolant level low

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

under tray loose

Fail 26 Aug 2016 81,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine under tray loose.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,912 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,083 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s sill has damage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,083 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s sill has damage

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,765 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 FCN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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